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10 yr. old, right upper lobe pneumonia, no response to augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) so dosage increased & addition of zithromax. how long until fever and cough subside?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pneumonia: The fever can last 7-10 days if the pneumonia is viral in origin. The cough will linger much longer than the fever.

Answered 4/3/2014

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