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Dx w/ influenza a. on day 8 & doing fine other than coughing here & there & some hoarseness. can i stop worrying yet that i will get pneumonia?
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Yes: At this time i think you are over the worst of it and can relax about getting a secondary bacterial pneumonia. The cough may take a week or to to clear. But, if you develop a fever or if the chest symptoms worsen, then you might need to seek medical attention.
Answered 3/27/2013
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