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Nebuliser in pleural effusion
Hi my father-in-law, just had bypass surgery, due to surgery there is an pleural effusion in his right lung, we visited doctor who gave syrup and medicine to lower it down, but can we give nebuliser with nacl? Or plain water with Karvol plus drops in it?
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Nope,wont help for pleural effusion
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don't use medicine not prescribed by doctor
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
Tuberculous and chest Diseases Specialist
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
yes u can give nebulizer with NAC
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Normally the plueral effusion after cabg,will slowly disappear.The Lung exercises with Respirometer may help. Pl consult Treating specialist.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Begusarai
nebulisation is not for the pleural effusion part
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