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3month old cousin diagnosed with pneumonia.no fever/cough, just phlegm.given penicillin shot.what can we do to treat it & prevent worsening?

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Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

Specializes in 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.

Dr Brouwer agreed

Answered 1/25/2014

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A member asked:

3month old cousin diagnosed with pneumonia.no fever/cough, just phlegm.given penicillin shot.what can we do to treat it & prevent worsening?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

Dr Brouwer agreed

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