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Will pneumonia go away on its own? i've had symptoms for a few weeks now and was wondering should ibe worried? do ineed to go to the er?
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NO/See MD: Viral pneumonia can be a very serious infection. Sometimes it will resolve on its own. Bacterial pneumonia almost always requires antibiotic treatment. You do not describe your symptoms or state why you think you have pneumonia. Get checked out by your md.
Answered 4/24/2013
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