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Hv hd3lung resection4blebs hd 10+recur pnemo's since95 hd4+boutw/pleurisy inpast yr no testyet4fluid/infectionextremely painful waiting4 appt advice?

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If you are quite ill: Go to er or call your pulmonologist's office and let them be aware that you are in distress and need an urgent appointment. If you do not get an adequate response from office personnel, ask to speak with your doctor and don't take no for an answer.

Answered 10/9/2012

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