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My son has pneumonia and they stated on the discharge papers viral, so will the antibiotic help?
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No: In general there are no antibiotics or antiviral medications for viral pneumonia. Most viral pneumonias resolve without special treatment beyond adequate rest, fluids, and nutrition. Chicken soup is very useful.
Answered 4/9/2014
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Insurance: Many practitioners have encountered the patient with a significant viral pneumonia that evolves into bacterial toward the end of the viral process. Others find co-existing morbidities:otitis media, rhinosinusitis as minor but treatable isues while the viral pneumonia caused the most initial trouble.Explore the reason for the antibiotics with your physician.His/her reasoning may put you at ease.
Answered 7/20/2012
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