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Does Pneumonia Cause Fluid In Lungs And Chest Cavity As Shown In CT ?

hi, my mother has been in the hospital for a week now with "phemonia", but her CT scan showed that she had fluid in her lungs & chest cavity. so they've did a test where they collect fluid to biopsy it. we are currently awaiting the results for that. here are her symptoms; coughing, headache, weezing,chest pain, & had abdominal pain 1 day..please help..? The antibiotics havent help infact they showed it got worse on the CT scan?
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Hi. I can understand your concern.
There can be various causes for fluid in lungs. But most common in India is tuberculosis. The fluid reports should help your doctor coming at a diagnosis.
Don't worry, she will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Does Pneumonia Cause Fluid In Lungs And Chest Cavity As Shown In CT ?

Hi. I can understand your concern. There can be various causes for fluid in lungs. But most common in India is tuberculosis. The fluid reports should help your doctor coming at a diagnosis. Don t worry, she will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.