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Suggest Treatment For Thoracentesis

My adult nephew currently admitted in hospital has breathing problem had thoracentesis and was taken a liter of beer colored liquid. Condition been for a couple of months so dry cough and upper left side pain. He is looking so sick? Worked in an area counting currency. Worried about him. Thanks for any answer.
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM. Your nephew is suffering from pleural effusion. There are many causes for pleural effusion. In this type of case analysis of pleural fluid mostly give accurate diagnosis. Analysis of pleural fluid includes
1. Routine and microscopic examination
2. Protien and sugar estimation
3. ADA (Adenosine DeAminase) estimation
4. Culture and sensitivity.
The amount and color of pleural fluid you are describing suggest TB pleural effusion more. So consult pulmonologist and discuss these tests and start treatment.
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Suggest Treatment For Thoracentesis

Thanks for your question on HCM. Your nephew is suffering from pleural effusion. There are many causes for pleural effusion. In this type of case analysis of pleural fluid mostly give accurate diagnosis. Analysis of pleural fluid includes 1. Routine and microscopic examination 2. Protien and sugar estimation 3. ADA (Adenosine DeAminase) estimation 4. Culture and sensitivity. The amount and color of pleural fluid you are describing suggest TB pleural effusion more. So consult pulmonologist and discuss these tests and start treatment.