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Hello Virginia,
Thank you for your patience. By now you've probably started an antibiotic, so that may solve the problem. However, from a nutrition perspective, you'll want to make sure that her respiratory system is supported.
I have a few recommendations. First, give her a flaxseed meal based antioxidant preparation called PreOx. The flax contains omega 3 fatty acids which reduce inflammation and the antioxidants boost her immune function.
If you're already giving her a multiple vitamin/mineral supplement, replace it with PreOx and give her 2 scoops per day.
Next, give her spirulina, which will also significantly improve her immune function. She'll need 10 wafers per day to provide 20 mg of spirulina.
Finally, I have had very good success with DMG in managing respiratory conditions.
I hope this is helpful. Keep me posted.
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Dr. Getty 
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO