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Post Obstructive Pnemonia
What is the treatment option for NSCLC patient with Post Obstructive Pneumonia and consolidation in left lung who is not responding to oral antibiotic and antibiotic given through injections? The patient has a SPO2 level of 91%.
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Dr. Ankit Bhatia
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
We need to evaluate the microbiological cause of the pneumonia
Patient would need a bronchoscopy with lavage to evaluate the cause and appropriate antibiotics may be started
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Consult a pulmonologist-get a bronchoscopy done
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