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Pleural effusion cp angle x ray left lung hosp taking long time in tests n dates for pleural aspiration em fed up will delay make disease more severe?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Yes and No: Delay up to one week acceptable. Any longer get a second opinion and another MD

Dr Chauhan agreed

Answered 2/11/2016

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A member asked:

Pleural effusion cp angle x ray left lung hosp taking long time in tests n dates for pleural aspiration em fed up will delay make disease more severe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Dr Chauhan agreed

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