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Suggest Treatment For Pleural Effusion
Posted on
Fri, 7 Oct 2016
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 7 Oct 2016
Answered on
Thu, 27 Oct 2016
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Question : Pleural effusion Treatment
Brief Answer:
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Pleural effusion is abnormal fluid collection in the pleural space resulting from increased production or decreased absorption.
The treatment is basically needed if notable symptoms are present , e.g. difficulty in breathing, etc.
The treatment depends on the final cause apart treatment for easing the symptoms.
So, please provide any lab reports or clinical symptoms you might have to evaluate your case better.
Thank you.
Dr.Albana
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Pleural effusion is abnormal fluid collection in the pleural space resulting from increased production or decreased absorption.
The treatment is basically needed if notable symptoms are present , e.g. difficulty in breathing, etc.
The treatment depends on the final cause apart treatment for easing the symptoms.
So, please provide any lab reports or clinical symptoms you might have to evaluate your case better.
Thank you.
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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