My brother was diagnosed with pleural effusion and the doctor recommended surgery. Is surgery really necessary or can it be treated with medications? What causes this condition and is it life-threatening? Could it be related to TB? I've attached the reports for reference.

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I'm really concerned because my mom has been taking Serobid Rotacaps for about four years now without any issues, but I've heard there's a shortage of the 50 mcg ones across the country. Could you recommend a non-steroid alternative for this? I just want to make sure she continues her treatment without any interruptions.

Foracort 200 rotacaps is advised to the patient.

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I'm dealing with asthma and have been for the past 5 years. I've been using Duolin Rotacap for some relief. Should I keep using it, or is there another medication that might help prevent my asthma symptoms?

continue the same medication

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I'm dealing with asthma and I've been taking moticope tablets for around six years now, every other day. I think I'm getting addicted because if I miss a dose, I can't sleep at all that night, which is starting to scare me. I really don't want any long-term side effects from this. Is there any way I can break this habit? Are there any alternatives that won't cause side effects? Also, for the past year, I've been feeling a mild burning sensation when I pee. A urologist said everything looks normal, but I'm worried if it could be from the moticope tablets. Can you give me some advice?

If you experience an acute asthma attack, it is necessary to use your inhaler for relief. Monticope may cause some common side effects like anxiety, aggression, lack of sleep

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