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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?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Antibiotics: The first line therapy for a lung abcess is antibiotics.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/10/2015

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What is the best way to get rid of a large abscess on the chest without lancing/draining? thank you?

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