My father has been diagnosed with a massive pleural effusion on both sides. I'm really worried and would love some guidance on how to go about draining the fluid. Could you please let me know what steps we should take?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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consult a physician, you cannot do it at home

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Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

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I'm a bit confused about my CT score. During my COVID infection, my CT score was 425, and now, post-COVID, it's 725. The doctor mentioned it's normal but I'm not sure what this means. I finished home quarantine 45 days ago and tested negative twice. Should I be concerned about the CT score of 7, or is there anything specific I need to do?

lead normal life , nothing to worry

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I'm feeling pretty anxious about something and could use some advice. I've had a couple of CT scans and an x-ray on my chest over the past few months because of some severe pain I started having after recovering from COVID. My pulmonologist recommended them, but I've heard that all that radiation can cause health problems down the line. Should I be worried about the amount of radiation I've been exposed to, or are these scans generally safe?

yes regular x-rays can effect ur health in later life , minor risk

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I'm noticing that my oxygen levels are fluctuating between 90 and 100. Is that normal? Should I be worried? Please let me know if there could be any problems.

if it is less thn 90 consult doctor immediately

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