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Subsequent to a lung surgery 5 weeks ago, and a pnuemonia 3 weeks ago, my husband has a fever 99.2 and high pulse 104.?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Call surgeon: Some congestion likely, and may need therapy and or antibiotic. The surgeon will have the best opinion and see in office.

Answered 7/27/2014

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See your doctor: These symptoms are concerning for an ongoing infection, but could be due to other problems as well. I would suggest contacting his surgeon to get checked out.

Dr Werner agreed

Answered 3/11/2016

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