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what are the current recommendations about following up a pneumonia on an otherwise healthy child or teenager. Do they need a repeat cxr if doing well?

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what are the current recommendations about following up a pneumonia on an otherwise healthy child or teenager. Do they need a repeat cxr if doing well?

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Any lobar pneumonia should have a follow-up film at 3-4 weeks post therapy. Any complicated pneumonia with effusion, pneumothorax, or empyema should see a pulmonologist within 6 weeks of discharge with a follow-up film.