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Hi doc , my son had pneumonia but i choose to treat him at home with antibiotics prescribe by his pedia and nebulize.he alwys wants to sleep is it ok?
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Get in: Pneumonia in an eight year old can be very serious. It is normal for pneumonia to cause fatigue. Your son should be evaluated to make sure he is not getting worse. Please get him in to be seen right away. Take care.
Answered 3/31/2015
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