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Blood tested negative for risk of pe. have pleural effusion and atelectasis now upper left chest started burning sensation. worry?
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Pleural effusion: is not normal. If persistent, have your doctor investigate atypical infection such as TB or fungus and even cancer in rare cases.
Answered 4/21/2015
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