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How Can Fluid Retention In The Lungs Be Treated?
Diag with Pneumonia yest. morning. Came full on within 3 days. On Levo, heavy steroids, had relief since shots and meds, including an inhaler. My concern is, my lungs feel like they re getting filled with fluid again, hard to breathe and meds are not working. ER? or give it some more time? 3 yrs ago 7 cm mass on lung, part necrosis, part fluid filled, this feels similar to. Your advice is so greatly appreciated.
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Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Getting relief with the medication. To have recurrence of symptoms suggest review of treatment. X-ray chests per need and I feel you need antibiotic in addition. Possibility of pleuracy should be considered and the history told to treating doctor.
Please consult the treating chest physician as soon as possible/visit ER.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Getting relief with the medication. To have recurrence of symptoms suggest review of treatment. X-ray chests per need and I feel you need antibiotic in addition. Possibility of pleuracy should be considered and the history told to treating doctor.
Please consult the treating chest physician as soon as possible/visit ER.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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