A member asked:

After recovering from plrl effusion frm neumonia i had pleurisy which was gone after nsaid but is back. ana, tibc, cbc, ctscan, xray shows all ok.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: If the effusion is associated with symptoms such as fever or is tap able, fluid can be sent for cytopathology. A TB test is also indicated.

Answered 6/13/2015

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