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A member asked:
My boyfriend had pneumonia, took an antibiotic, and now loses his breath when talking. is this from the pneumonia? had it about a month ago.
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See your doctor: Your friend should definitely be seen by his doctor and should most likely have a chest xray. He might have post infectious complications such as an effusion or secondary inflammation
Answered 11/21/2013
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