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Suggest Treatment For Pneumonia And Strep
My son is away at college with pneumonia (just started azithromycin from the campus clinic two days ago) and yesterday learned he also has strep. He is taking codeine for pain and ibuprofen to keep his temp. in check. It has been very high and this morning was very low: 96. Is this ok???
Thu, 15 Dec 2016
Hello and thank you for asking
Pneumonia is an infection situation of the lung tissue and its membrane called pleura.The fact that you explain that your son take codeine for pain indicate to me that pneumonia is near the pleural surface.I think that azithromycini is the right treatment.It is a good indication that the fever after two days is not high any more.I think ibuprofen should stop if there is not fever any more.Do not worry it will stabilise soon.He should drink a lot of liquids and to stay in warm.
I wish good recuperation for your son
Thank you
Dr.Jolanda
Pulmonologist
Pneumonia is an infection situation of the lung tissue and its membrane called pleura.The fact that you explain that your son take codeine for pain indicate to me that pneumonia is near the pleural surface.I think that azithromycini is the right treatment.It is a good indication that the fever after two days is not high any more.I think ibuprofen should stop if there is not fever any more.Do not worry it will stabilise soon.He should drink a lot of liquids and to stay in warm.
I wish good recuperation for your son
Thank you
Dr.Jolanda
Pulmonologist
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