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Need Advice On Pneumonitis In An Infant
My 4 moths old baby got cough and had X-ray found Inhomogeneous opacities noted at both mid and lower zones. Other symtoms are - blocked nose, difficulty in feeding. X-ray report s Impression - Pneumoniits. Doctor has prescribed him Antibiotic and othe cough syrup. Please advise.
Mon, 8 Feb 2016
Hello and welcome to HCM. Pneumonitis means that there is inflammation at the region of lungs. It usually gets corrected with antibiotic course over 5 to 6 days. However, we should watch that the symptoms are decreasing. Good Day.
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