A male asked:
3month old cousin diagnosed with pneumonia.no fever/cough, just phlegm.given penicillin shot.what can we do to treat it & prevent worsening?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered
14 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Pneumonia: After being seen and diagnosed by a physician with pneumonia, the best way is to follow the doctor's instruction. Taking all the prescribed medications and have him or her drink plenty of fluid.
Answered on Jan 25, 2014
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