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Right lung pneumonia jan 2013. treated with abx. lung function test normal. april just climbed several flights of stairs, stabbing pain in right lung?
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May be recurrence: .... Could also be unrelated. There are some conditions that can result in recurrent "pneumonia". This may be an infectious process or it may be an inflammatory disease. There are even some airway tumors that can occur in nonsmokers and result in recurrent pneumonias. Bottom line. ..If it continues bother you, or you develop more symptoms, see your doctor. You may need further testing.
Answered 12/13/2014
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M.D. visit: There are several possible causes including a pulmonary infection, blood clot, muscular pain. It is important to let your physician know.
Answered 12/13/2014
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