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First ascertain the cause of the pneumonia
usually the pediatrician will go for sputum or gastric lavage if these are inconclusive or negative results then on has to anyhow involve a chest physician/ pulmonologist to perform pediatric bronchoscopy which apparently I do.
The bronchio alveolar lavage or washings will give good positive results in terms of finding out the bacteria causing pneumonia and one can give antibiotics accordingly for pneumonia.
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usually the pediatrician will go for sputum or gastric lavage if these are inconclusive or negative results then on has to anyhow involve a chest physician/ pulmonologist to perform pediatric bronchoscopy which apparently I do.
The bronchio alveolar lavage or washings will give good positive results in terms of finding out the bacteria causing pneumonia and one can give antibiotics accordingly for pneumonia.
Correct evidence based medicine w...more
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A recurring fever is one of the main symptom of a group of diseases called periodic fever syndrome. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.
A recurring fever is one of the main symptom of a group of diseases called periodic fever syndrome. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.
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A chronic cough is when a cough lasts longer than 8 weeks in adults or 4 weeks in children. Common causes include asthma, allergies, gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd), or bronchitis. Less commonly, it can be a sign of a more severe condition, such as a heart cough or lung disease.
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A chronic cough is when a cough lasts longer than 8 weeks in adults or 4 weeks in children. Common causes include asthma, allergies, gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd), or bronchitis. Less commonly, it can be a sign of a more severe condition, such as a heart cough or lung disease.
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An air purifier will clear the air of common allergens in your home, which will reduce potential triggers so that you can breathe easy. Literally. A humidifier, on the other hand, can help to reduce or eliminate allergy symptoms including congestion, sore throat, watery eyes, sinus pain, and inflammation.
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An air purifier will clear the air of common allergens in your home, which will reduce potential triggers so that you can breathe easy. Literally. A humidifier, on the other hand, can help to reduce or eliminate allergy symptoms including congestion, sore throat, watery eyes, sinus pain, and inflammation.
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Most people infected with the covid-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
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Most people infected with the covid-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
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Crp levels of 1 mg per liter or lower are considered low risk for cardiovascular disease. Crp levels of 1-3 mg per liter are considered moderate risk for cardiovascular disease. Crp levels greater than 3 mg per liter are considered high risk for cardiovascular disease.
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Crp levels of 1 mg per liter or lower are considered low risk for cardiovascular disease. Crp levels of 1-3 mg per liter are considered moderate risk for cardiovascular disease. Crp levels greater than 3 mg per liter are considered high risk for cardiovascular disease.
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An inflammation of the lungs, pneumonia has many of the same symptoms as bronchitis, including: persistent fever (often high) cough, often with yellow or green mucus. Chills, which sometimes cause shaking.
As covid-19 pneumonia slowly moves through the lungs, it leaves damaged lung tissue in its wake and contributes to the fever, low blood pressure and organ damage common in covid-19 patients,
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As covid-19 pneumonia slowly moves through the lungs, it leaves damaged lung tissue in its wake and contributes to the fever, low blood pressure and organ damage common in covid-19 patients,
let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable tr...more
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