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Pneumonia getting better. x-ray showed its clearing. pft was normal one month ago at start but now fev1 declined. is this viral? no meds prescribed
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Post infection : Post infection there may be residual airway hyper reactivity which may be treated with a trial of Albuterol. Your physician may administer one dose in the office and then retest you, comparing the pre Albuterol to the post Albuterol values.
Answered 10/16/2019
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