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25 yo male, generallyhealthy. doctor dx me with pneumonia and gave me antibiotics. i'm still choking on the phlegm.how long does it take to get better?
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Pneumonia: At least 3 days. If you are a smoker even longer. May need inhaler.
Answered 9/24/2015
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