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What Care Should Be Taken For Pneumonia In A Child?

My son has been diagnosed with pneumonia, and started a five day treatment today. He is 11 years old and very lean almost under weight. He hasn t been eating well this week and coughing is pristant as of today. I believe he should not go on the ice. He does play hard. can I get your opinion?
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Hello,

As you explain the history for giving you a correct opinion I should see his chest X-ray and blood tests.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Jnikolla, Pulmonologist
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What Care Should Be Taken For Pneumonia In A Child?

Hello, As you explain the history for giving you a correct opinion I should see his chest X-ray and blood tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Jnikolla, Pulmonologist