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Manila Jindal

Internist

Dr. Manila Jindal is an internist practicing in Riverhead, NY. Dr. Jindal specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Jindal provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
7 years Experience
Manila Jindal
  • Smithtown, NY
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Is bronchitis serious?

It is usually caused by viruses and resolves on its on with over-the-counter symptomatic therapy. However, sometimes it can be complicated by superimposed bacterial infection which READ MORE
It is usually caused by viruses and resolves on its on with over-the-counter symptomatic therapy. However, sometimes it can be complicated by superimposed bacterial infection which may then require antibiotic treatment.

Can antibiotics fix pneumonia?

If it's a bacterial pneumonia, antibiotics will be needed to recover from pneumonia.

How long does pneumonia last?

Recovery duration from pneumonia varies on your underlying comorbidities and age. If you are young and healthy without any lung disease, you may recover as fast as 1-2 days vs. READ MORE
Recovery duration from pneumonia varies on your underlying comorbidities and age. If you are young and healthy without any lung disease, you may recover as fast as 1-2 days vs. someone older with COPD or asthma who can take 3-5 days.