My daughter is 35 and has had pneumonia last year 2 times and was hospitalized. She now has it again. I m very concerned that she may have bulemia. She had a lap band 6 years ago and is very thin now. When we eat out, she excuses her self to go to the bathroom. I am just very concerned.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. She is having recurrent chest infection (pneumonia). And these are commonly seen in malnutrition and poor immunity patients. She is having eating disorder and very thin built. So all these cause immunosuppression and malnutrition. This intern make her vulnerable to recurrent infection like pneumonia. So first she should be treated for her eating disorder. For this, consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. For poor immunity, give her high protein diet, multivitamin tablets, vaccination like pneumococcal and Influenza to prevent recurrent respiratory tract infection. Don't worry, she will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks.