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How to get rid of little fluid and atelectasis post pneumonia? pna cleared back in march left lung clear. right had the fluid mid april. ribs ache

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: The fluid should slowly absorb, but if you spike a fever, please call your M.D.

Answered 2/27/2018

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March 4 lower left pneumonia. X-ray yesterday white lower left lung still. Ct scan today showed small atelectasis or small fluid lower left. Resolve?

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