My mother who is 75 years old, has been found to have K.pneumonia in her throat swab which is sensitive to chloramphenicol. She does not have fever, but has unproductive cough and difficulty in swallowing when taking bigger pieces of food. Advise whether chloramphenicol can be given in a home setting.

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