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I'm really worried about this pleural empyema situation. If there's a 100ml buildup, do antibiotics alone help clear it up, or would it definitely need to be drained? I've heard different things and I'm not sure what to expect.

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Dr. Dr Kareemulla Shaik

Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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