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Lung problem breathing
My chest x ray shows pleural effusion. I cant sleep at nights. My breathing is very very fast. And it gets worst at night for last 7 months wats the treatment
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Consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and reports
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Consult with reports and history
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Need to do off thoracocentesis and analyse to find out the cause of the effusion. Also if causing breathlessness, need to tap off the fluid for relief
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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kindly connect with the latest chest xray..will guide you accordingly
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
45 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You need certain tests to be done. Pl consult.
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