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If a pt is thought to have pneumonia & is apparently successfully treated with antibiotics but wcc & crp remain high for weeks should anything be done?

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Dr. Arthur Hammer answered

Yes: the patient may have a non-infectious pneumonia, such as BOOP, also known as COP, you should see a pulmonaologist

Answered 3/29/2016

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A member asked:

If a pt is thought to have pneumonia & is apparently successfully treated with antibiotics but wcc & crp remain high for weeks should anything be done?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arthur Hammer answered

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