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What if pneumonia is left untreated?

2018-09-14 00:19:26
What happens when pneumonia is left untreated in a young adult? What complications can arise? Can it lead to death ultimately?
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Hi I understand your concern s. Pneumonia can be life threatening. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest

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Yes...it may cause...there will be sepsis and breathlessness...

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