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I have copd and get chest infections every 3weeks is there ne vitamins out there i could take or nething i could do 2 cut these infections down im wor?
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Copd: Vitamins may not prevent infections, but may help in general well being. Any centrum silver multivitamin may be helpful. May be you need some antibiotics for your frequent infections. Check with a pulmonologist.
Answered 9/13/2019
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Prophylaxis: Much research has been done using prophylactic doses of antibiotics.Your pulmonologist can determine if you may be a candidate this this treatment.
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