I'm experiencing chest pain and have a hard time breathing, plus I get tired really quickly and have a fever. Could this be related to a left pleural effusion? Can you help me understand what's happening and what I should do next?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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Pleural tap is advised to the patient, pleural fluid for AFB examination and microscopy. Also complete blood count,esr ans c-reactive protein is advised to the patient.

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