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What can happen when an asthmatic gets pneumonia?
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See below: Asthmatics are more prone to developing pneumonia because they trap air and can't get a good breath to clear their lungs. If they get pneumonia with their asthma flaring, breathing difficulty will be likely increased and to improve, the asthma and pneumonia will need aggressive treatment.
Answered 10/4/2016
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