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96 r old woman has pneumonia is at home cough is very bad. on avelox. should i bring to hospital has been seen by her doctor

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Dr. Bruce Blau answered

Most : Most probably need to check-in to the hospital..Don't waste any time for a 96 year old.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

96 r old woman has pneumonia is at home cough is very bad. on avelox. should i bring to hospital has been seen by her doctor

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Blau answered

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