Trouble Breathing - Shortness of Breath - COVID

From what I read on the internet, which I get very, very, little information on, evidently pneumonia could take 6 months, to a year to heal from with your lungs? That's why I have been Really wanting to talk to real world Experienced people on this subject. You think @ 52 years old, I'd know somebody that had pneumonia, I actually do not know anyone! I really Appreciate Your Time and Knowledge!