How to cure Kartagener syndrome?
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According to the patient's medical history, symptoms, signs, radiology examination, and test results, he was diagnosed with Kartagener syndrome (KS) and treated with antibiotics, an expectorant, and inhalers for asthma. When his symptoms improved significantly, we encouraged him to improve his fitness, improve his nutrition, and avoid infection. We have followed him for 6 months, and no recurrence of KS has been observed.
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