Slowly resolving and nonresolving pneumonia
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- 1 November 2000
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Postgraduate Medicine
- Vol. 108 (6) , 115-122
Abstract
What is the proper course of action when pneumonia symptoms seem to linger? Is the disease running a typical course, or is further evaluation needed? Dr Johnson addresses these important questions with an outline of risk factors for delayed resolution and a detailed listing of diagnostic considerations. He also discusses reasonable timing of further studies and the usefulness of radiography and fiberoptic bronchoscopy.Keywords
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