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Pleural effusion,6 month cough, diabetic

2017-08-27 18:38:34
My dad,63 years age(diabetic)is diagnosed with Pleural effusion post checked for regular cough ( more than 6 month). Mountex test -ve (04). X-ray report of chest says "evidence of heterogeneous opacity in left upper & middle zones. Left CP angle is obliterated". Physician has advised biochemical, fluid ada and cytological test now. Ny expert advise
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Pls shate your chest xray and get the tests done ASAP.

Answered2017-08-30 17:55:49

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