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Suggest Treatment For Low Grade Fever Despite Taking Medication For Pneumonia

Hi,got pneumonia,1month ago.had hemoptasis,positive blood culture x1.have been treated with erythromycin x5days,clindamycin x10 xays,then levaquin,x10days,and prednisone.I have been thru with medications for 5dags,but have had low grade temp(99) a couple of evenings since.I still feel horrible,but my NP hasn t done anything since.I did contact my Pulmanologist today,and waiting for response.is there anymore I can do?really don t want to go back to hospital.thank you
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Go for vaccinations given below:
- flu vaccine
- staphylococcal vaccine
- improve immunity

Do exercise daily and take citrus food.
Rule out diabetes.

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

Regards,
Dr. Chandra Shekhar

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Suggest Treatment For Low Grade Fever Despite Taking Medication For Pneumonia

Hello, Go for vaccinations given below: - flu vaccine - staphylococcal vaccine - improve immunity Do exercise daily and take citrus food. Rule out diabetes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Chandra Shekhar