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Could Effusion In Right Lungs In X Ray Be A Symptom Of Recurring Pneumonia?

I've been treated for pneumonia last month, I finished my antibiotics as prescribed now I feeling like the same symptoms are back. When I did a chest x-ray it showed that I had a small effusion on my right lung. Could this be why my symptoms are back? Please help....


Mon, 10 Mar 2014
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Yes, pleural effusion causes chest symptoms. It needs to be confirmed with USG thorax. Get evaluated by a pulmonologist in detail to determine the etiology of the effusion and get managed accordingly.
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Dr. Mishra
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Could Effusion In Right Lungs In X Ray Be A Symptom Of Recurring Pneumonia?

Yes, pleural effusion causes chest symptoms. It needs to be confirmed with USG thorax. Get evaluated by a pulmonologist in detail to determine the etiology of the effusion and get managed accordingly. Regards Dr. Mishra