• Male
• 71 Years
• 22/01/2025

I'm really worried about having fluid in my lungs. How serious is this condition, and do I absolutely need surgery to treat it?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 5+ Yrs

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For diagnostic pleural tap minimum fluid is around 20-60ml is advised to the patient.

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