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Viral Pneumonia
My Sali is 43 years. She is diabetic and felt problem in breething last night. She is diagnosed with viral pneumonia. One part of her lung is getting white. Is it a serious condition?
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Dr. Gummadi Anish Reddy
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Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Specialist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Diabetic patients are more prone to lung infections than normal people. If the blood sugar levels are not under control then she also needs to be evaluated for TB. Kindly post the reports if available
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Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest
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Dr. Abaranam
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21 yrs exp
Chennai
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She needs antibiotics and close follow up. Consult your pulmonologist with her in person
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