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I was recently diagnosed with pneumonia... i was given a humidifier and vicks for the water. is this bad though cause it might suppress my cough?
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PNEUMONIA: Humidifier helps when you have coughing episodes plus fluid intake. You can breath better.
Answered 11/20/2013
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