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Is it common to cough after pleurodesis?

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Dr. John Fung answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: The irritation cause by the sclerosing agent, which is responsible for the obliteration of the space between the lung and chest wall, and may be associated with cough. This usually resolves in a few days.

Answered 2/4/2014

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