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Let's say only 1 lung is damaged. if the damaged area gets the flu pneumonia, does it affect the other healthy lung's chance of getting it, too?
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"flu" ?: True influenza is a systemic infection, and the pulmonary component will affect both lungs simultaneously, so if influenza or viral pneumonia is detected, adequate supportive treatment will also treat both lungs.
Answered 2/26/2019
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Agree with Dr. B: Flu affects both lungs, however, the damaged lung may be more susceptible to superimposed bacterial infection. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Answered 2/24/2019
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