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Are There Recurring Pneumonia Chances To The 4 Year Old?
my daughter is 4 years old and she suffered with lobular pneumonia in dec 201, and again she has developed same symptoms now with fever as high as 104. She has been taking lots azithromycin, cough syrup and paracetamol suspension. Can she develop pneumonia again.Please give your advice urgently.
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
It is possible to develop pneumonia after cure of pneumonia with radiological clearance.It is called recurrent pneumonia.
Better consult pediatrician at your earliest convenience.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
It is possible to develop pneumonia after cure of pneumonia with radiological clearance.It is called recurrent pneumonia.
Better consult pediatrician at your earliest convenience.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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