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I have pneumonia and am on antibiotics for two weeks. my hemoglobin is 90. how serious is this?

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Anemia: Do you mean a Hemoglobin of 9? This would be anemia that requires further evaluation, especially as you are over 50. Follow up with your doctor.

Answered 11/27/2014

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