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4y/o had w. pneumonia, lungs were clear last week.cough subsided, but now back and wheezy. breathing prescription 2x daily. is the pneumonia recurring?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Return to doctor: The symptoms are recurring, the pneumonia may never have been fully treated - so on behalf of your 4 y/o - go to the doctor she saw or to a new doctor and have her evaluated and treated. Her health may be much better in the future if you do. Best wishes to you both.

Answered 8/29/2013

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A member asked:

4y/o had w. pneumonia, lungs were clear last week.cough subsided, but now back and wheezy. breathing prescription 2x daily. is the pneumonia recurring?

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