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How Can Water In Lungs Be Treated?

Hi, Today i had my CT and doctor suspected that there is small amount of fluid in my left lung .Now he has suggested to go for an ultrasound so that he can make sure whether the fluid is infected or not.

I am suffering from fever for 3 weeks with cold and cough.
Thu, 3 Sep 2015
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Hello

Fluid in pleural cavity may be due to many reasons like pneumonia,heart,liver problem etc.
You are rightly advised for ultrasound.It can detect even mild/minimal amount of fluid which might not be detected by X-rays.
Ultrasound guided aspiration of fluid can be done and it can be send for routine and culture examination.
It may be due to lung problem in your case.You may need antibiotics.Tuberculosis should also be confirmed in non responsive cases.

Mild amount of fluid can be absorbed by our body with treatment of underlying cause.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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How Can Water In Lungs Be Treated?

Hello Fluid in pleural cavity may be due to many reasons like pneumonia,heart,liver problem etc. You are rightly advised for ultrasound.It can detect even mild/minimal amount of fluid which might not be detected by X-rays. Ultrasound guided aspiration of fluid can be done and it can be send for routine and culture examination. It may be due to lung problem in your case.You may need antibiotics.Tuberculosis should also be confirmed in non responsive cases. Mild amount of fluid can be absorbed by our body with treatment of underlying cause. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan