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I am 40 years old, have mild asthma and have had pneumonia 5 times. once in 2006, twice in 2011 and twice in 2012. why is this happening?
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Pneumonia: You must get your immune system evaluated. This should not happen just because of the asthma. Something else is going on. Ask to see an immunologist.
Answered 11/8/2012
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See below: If your asthma is uncontrolled, you are more susceptible to lung infections. Or, you may have an immune deficiency. Get yourself checked and make sure to get the pneumonia vaccine, if you haven't done so already. Good luck!
Answered 11/8/2012
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