A member asked:

In & out of hospitals for 4 mths.no doctor can diagnose.has fluid thats been drained from right lung and it is back.docs say lobectomy.please help?

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TALK TO SPECIALIST: Pleural fluid in other words fluid around the lung initially is drain by way of a needle (thoracentesis). If it reaccumulates a draining chest tube might be placed and then sealed with talc or other medication. This is called pleurodesis. Treatment depends on the cause, talk to a Pulmonologist & Cardiothoracic surgeon to review your options.

Answered 8/7/2018

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