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My father aged 80 years has undergone pleural tapping with fluid report as attached. Is major procedure as tharacoscopy the next immediate step ? I am told medication for tuberculosis has begun. After almost one week of this medication , breathlessness has reduced but coughing troubles him at night primarily. Use of inhaler is minimal close to 1-2 times per 24 hrs. all cardiac tests like echo, ecg done with no issues .Plz reply. regards.
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Anti TB drugs may be continued.after four weeks of treatment re evaluation is needed with CHEST XRAY.if it shows minimal regression then thoracoscopy will be needed prior to that cTscan of THORAX should be done.ADA level goes against the diagnosis of tb
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