Thick sputum from pneumonia is not necessarily a sign that you are getting better. The sputum is not directly related to the improvement of pneumonia, and you can’t judge whether you’re getting better simply based on this symptom. The thick sputum from pneumonia may be the result of increased secretions from bacterial infections in the lungs, which can lead to coughing up thick sputum, which can be treated with antibiotics, such as amoxicillin and cefixime, to control the infection and relieve the symptoms of pus and sputum. Pneumonia symptoms, usually see a gradual reduction of thick sputum, fever, chest tightness symptoms gradually ease. If you have pneumonia, you need to seek medical treatment in time and follow the doctor’s instructions, so as not to delay the condition of the body’s recovery.