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When does pneumonia develop with covid? im on day 10 and ive got a cough that has made my chest and back hurt? im at urgent care now but they dont do x-rays my spo2 dropped to 94 for a minute while i was hooked up and they were checking?
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You should have it by now and there should be evidence on a physical exam. X-rays can verify and locate the position of a pneumonia but are not always needed when the exam does not suggest it.
Answered 1/3/2023
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