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What is lung infection?
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Several types: Ok..Lung infections can be of the membranes covering the lung (pleura..Pleuracy). Infection of the bronchus...Bronchitis. Infection of the actual alveoli..Pneumonia or alveolitis.
Answered 6/20/2014
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See your MD: If you have a lung infection or pneumonia you should see your md and see if antibiotic treatment is indicated.
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