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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with pneumonia 3weeks ago. finished antibiotic, no more fever, but the cough is not better and i am so tired?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Cough: You may need an inhaler as you may have developed reactive airways from the infection.

Dr Stelzner agreed

Answered 1/2/2014

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