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Why do doctors put patients on their stomachs when they have pneumonia?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

I don't think: that is a common practice.

Dr Anyanwu and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 2/6/2018

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