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Pleuritic fluid 400ML
I am positive in tuberculosis montex test.Do i still need to thorecsentosis to relief my pain or should i start medication.Will it dry my pleuritic fluid.
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Dr. Vybhav Vijendra
Pulmonologist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello, it will depend on the amount of pleural fluid present
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kindly consult for a detailed management plan
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern s. Open a private chat consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and treatment prescription
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Montoux test is not confirmatory of tb,need further evaluation for confirmation of tb by pleural fluid tapping and analysis
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
Pulmonologist
22 yrs exp
Nagpur
Kindly log on to personal consult with proper details analysis and evaluation regarding this
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Dr. Santosh Jha
Respiratory Medicine
11 yrs exp
Delhi
montoux is not diagnostic test.. definitely go for thoracocentesis and then start treatment!
take care
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