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I work really hard to help my kids stay active and eat right. now one has a diagnosis of lung abscess. what else can i do so that it doesn't affect overall health?
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See your doctor: Lung abscess is very rare in children. Have your doctor check your child out for aspiration, swallowing properly, and possible foreign body.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Antibiotics: The first line therapy for a lung abcess is antibiotics.
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