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If you have atypical pneumonia, are you likely to get crackles in lungs?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

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You can: All types of pneumonias may have crackles in the bases of lung affected.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/15/2018

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