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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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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

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.

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Answered 10/16/2019

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A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

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