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Pleural Effusion
I had pleural effusion on my right lung and had tapping for that and I am taking treatment for it since may... I was on AKT-4 for first 2 months and now on AKT2 for next 4 months. Its been 4 months now, but I still get sharp pain in my right lung when I sneeze, on hiccup, on yawning. Can you please let me know if this is an serious issue. Also, I didn't lose weight. I presently weigh 61 kg and I've gained 5 kg of weight since may.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Better to get a chest x ray done. Open a private chat consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and treatment prescription.
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This happens sometimes. Please consult chest specialist in your area.
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You must have developed residual pleural thickening
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Dr. Avinash Gandhare
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Nagpur
Looking at history it’s more of pleural thickening.
Nothing to worry as it’s natural course of disease healing.
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Chest Physiotherapy and Breathing exercises
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
It may be due to pleural thickening secondary to pleural effusion,do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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