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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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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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