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Other than asthma and "chronic lung disease", what can cause chronic pneumonia?
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Poor immunity: Noninfectious as well as infectious processes can result in chronic pneumonia however, infectious disease is the worrisome one including bacteria causing tb, fungi, molds in dwelling, protozoa, parasites.
Answered 12/18/2020
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Fungi and Bacteria: Both fungi and certain bacteria have been associated with chronic pneumonia. Most of the time your doctor will consider doing a bronchosopy (camera procedure in lungs) to determine the etiology of the pneumonia.
Answered 12/20/2012
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