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How risky is 5mm dia pleural effusion in left lung in m31 asthma patient n not enuff free fluid for aspiration for lab tests. wt next now? sob fever
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Suggest a CT: scan of the chest but your primary care doctor has to be involved. Best wishes.
Answered 2/5/2016
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