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Do Nebulizers Help Pneumonia?
Bronchopneumonia; Community-acquired pneumonia
Prevention
Wash your hands frequently, especially after blowing your nose, going to the bathroom, diapering, and before eating or preparing foods.
Don't smoke. Tobacco damages your lung's ability to ward off infection.
Vaccines may help prevent pneumonia in children, the elderly, and people with diabetes, asthma, emphysema, HIV, cancer, or other chronic conditions:
- A drug called Synagis (palivizumab) is given...
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