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This is the lung xray of my father. The ultrasound showed 38.3 ml pleural effusion in the right side. What does this xray infer?
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Hi. I understand your concerns. The x ray shows fluid in his right lung which needs urgent intervention . Open a private consult for a detailed analysis of the symptoms and to send prescription with further management plan
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Dr. Vybhav Vijendra
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, x ray does show a collection of fluid in the pleua
He will require a diagnostic pleural fluid aspiration further
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consult with a Pulmonologist
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Dr. Santosh Jha
Respiratory Medicine
11 yrs exp
Delhi
need detail history of patient and other investigations as well..it can be sequele of old infection aa well,or thickening of lungs outer layer on right side or loculated collection of fluid on right side..
consult with a Pulmonologist for detailed analysis and management!
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Dr. Neha Magaji
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
There is a lot of fluid collection in the lung ? What are his symptoms ? Requires fluid aspirations and a lot of investigations need to be sent . Kindly consult to help me guide you with a prescription what investigations that need to be given and what could be the diagnosis differentials
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
Needed detailed history, do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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