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My father aged 86 , admitted to hospital due to breath lesness. diagnoised pneumonia. treatment continuing since 11 days in intensive care. three days?

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Pneumonia. : Pneumonia in an older patient, with medical conditions or without, can be serious and can require intense treatments. Antibiotics. IV fluids. Oxygen. Blood pressure support. Recovery can take a very long time.

Answered 2/15/2017

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