A question to doctors?
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First of all, antibiotics will only work against a bacterial infection, not viral.  It's possible the doctor wanted to confirm that this was bacterial pneumonia (yes, there is also viral pneumonia).  \n\nSo, you may be wondering, "Why not give antibiotics either way, just to be safe?"\n\nUnfortunately, the wanton distribution of antibiotics for every little sniffle that came into a doctor's office is responsible for creating some very strong bacteria today.  The overuse of antibiotics has caused the bacteria to evolve and become stronger and more resistant to antibiotic treatment.  Your doctor is probably doing the right thing by withholding antibiotic treatment initially.
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Isn't this a question you should be asking a doctor?\nWe here on Answers are not doctors we only play one on the computer!
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Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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See a Doctor, You may have a Medical Problem. No Kidding
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you should check with your doctor.
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If you are concerned you should ask your doctor or a health professional, not yahoo answers...
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dumb question..go to the Dr.
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I would ask your doc.
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You really ought to be asking a doctor this question...like yesterday...
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ask this question to a third doctor
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Sounds like a question that you should ask your doctor.
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Ask your DOCTOR!  People can get killed with helpful advice!
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sorry i don't know check with your doctor!!
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Wouldn't that be a question for your doctor rather than a bunch of layman?
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i would think that is a question for a doctor not a group of yahoos (no pun intended)
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I think you should go to the doctor to get professional answer and opinion...
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as I said in my question......ask your doctor