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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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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 1/25/2014
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