Community-acquired pneumonia

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The patient in the provided case study is a 68-year-old male, who has community-acquired pneumonia. His symptoms included vomiting and nausea due to which he was unable to tolerate his diet. He also had several other complications like hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient was also allergic to penicillin. From the description of his health needs, it is evident that the patient needs a balancing treatment.

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