Pneumonia
If your chest muscles are affected by your SCI, you may have difficulty breathing and coughing. This can increase your susceptibility to pneumonia. Ask your doctor about a pneumococcal vaccination. This can prevent some types of pneumonia infections, as well as certain meningitis and blood infections.
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