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Dr. Stella Ekong, MD

Family Practitioner

Dr. Stella Ekong is a family practitioner practicing in Cokato, MN. Dr. Ekong specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Ekong possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
32 years Experience
Dr. Stella Ekong, MD
  • Cokato, MN
  • Vitebsk State Medical University
  • Accepting new patients

Is bed rest good for pneumonia?

Hello, No, bed rest is not good for pneumonia. Within your ability to move around, it is best to be active and do exercises than bed rest when you have pneumonia. It improves READ MORE
Hello,

No, bed rest is not good for pneumonia. Within your ability to move around, it is best to be active and do exercises than bed rest when you have pneumonia. It improves ventilation in your lungs and helps with the healing process.

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Is bed rest good for pneumonia?

Staying active is good for pneumonia especially if you can improve lung ventilation! This provides oxygen to help with the healing process