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Could albuterol clear pleural effusion and atelectasis after pneumonia is already cleared?

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No: It will not clear an effusion. Albuterol is a bronchodilator &#40;it opens up smaller airways&#41;.

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/19/2015

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A member asked:

Could albuterol clear pleural effusion and atelectasis after pneumonia is already cleared?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jason Sample answered

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

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