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Pneumonia vaccine and Parkinson's
My mother (80 years) is suffering from advanced Parkinson's since last 5 years. She has deficulty swallowing solid food. In the month of February she was diagnosed with Pneumothorax and was treated with ICD procedure. She still has minimal pneumothorax. Is it advisable to give her pneumonia vaccine?
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Yes pneumonia vaccine can be given; However please address the pneumothorax even if it is minimal.
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pneumothorax can turn into a medical emergency and should not be ignored
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please get her pneumothorax treated first
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes.it can be given under doctor guidance.
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
Tuberculous and chest Diseases Specialist
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
Yes u can Gv her pneumoni vaccine
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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