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Things someone should eat and drink to help get rid of pneumonia?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

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Diet doesn't matter: What you eat and drink won't make any difference. To get rid of bacterial pneumonia, you need antibiotics.

Answered 11/28/2013

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