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What Causes Lung Collapse And Pleural Effusion?

I visited my local ER laser night and I couldn t breath and this what they told me was wrong I had a collapse lung ,and pleural effusion,left liver mass Atelectasis , bilateral but told me to consult a surgeon is this condition serious enough that I need to make the next app possible its still hard for me to breath and when I lay down the covers even hurt me what should I do??????
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
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Hello,

In your case, a CT scan of the chest will be required to know the exact status. A consultation with pulmonologist is well appreciated also.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nishad BN
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What Causes Lung Collapse And Pleural Effusion?

Hello, In your case, a CT scan of the chest will be required to know the exact status. A consultation with pulmonologist is well appreciated also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nishad BN