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Plueral effusion
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My fathet is under dialysis since 6 yrs. Last year in dec, ATT(TB) was dectected and also taking medicine for same. But from one month he is suffering from plueral effusion and he faces problem in breathing.so plz suggest what should we do?
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continue treatment for tuberculosis and if respiratory distress increases then your father need pleural taping.
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Dr. Ravi Ashok Dosi
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pleaae effectively treat tuberculosis with regular medicines and standard dosage
if his urination is poor he may need regular dialysis
pleural effusion if more than toerable limit may need removal by needle
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