A member asked:

Near the end of antibiotics for bacterial pneumonia. brother has chest infection and now she has a barking cough. part of recovery ?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: He probably has the same infection as his brother. Viral illnesses for example may cause croup and/or pneumonia. Since the initial treatment was for a bacterial illness, he may also need antibiotics. Does he have a fever? ear infection?

Answered 3/24/2020

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