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My wife is suffering from dvt, & she accumulated fluid in her left lung. a sample of the fluid was tested for any infections. no infections were found. the dr said because there is no infection, the fluid will wear off by itself. please advise.
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Scans: Additional scans may be performed to rule out a pulmonary embolism.
Answered 8/19/2019
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