No special diet. Your child should increase fluid intake to at least 1 glass of fluid every hour. This helps to thin lung secretions so they can be coughed up more easily. When signs of infection have decreased, appetite returns, and alertness, strength, and feeling of well-being will allow. IF Your child has symptoms of psittacosis.
Fingernails become dark or bluish.
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