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When should i go to the doctor for a possible lung infection? i went to a doctor last week for inflammation of the lungs brought on by a virus. my husband was hospitalized with pneumonia. i was given antiobiotics and albuterol, as well as other meds. i ha

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You : You need to have a follow up with your doctor. There is a chance that you could have pneumonia and/or bronchitis that is resistant to the antibiotics given. You may need a chest x-ray or follow up x-ray if one was already done. Best of luck.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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