Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Pleural Effusion And Residual Fibrosis
hello,,my husband last yer was confine then his diagnos is pleural effusion then he takes many mdicine for 1 month,,and last week there company conduct a annual examination like xray,,it suddenly my husband have residual fibrosis what does it means.it is treatable doc?please help my problem,,God bless
posted on
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Answered on
Tue, 16 Dec 2014
Last reviewed on
If it was pleural effusion then the medicines should have been properly for 6 months for tuberculosis. However if you aren't from India then the effusion can have many other causes.
Second the residual fibrosis must be a pleural thickening that is often a result of the untreated pleural effusion. You cannot do much about that thickening unless if it is causing you some problem.
Vote thanks if the answer helps you
Second the residual fibrosis must be a pleural thickening that is often a result of the untreated pleural effusion. You cannot do much about that thickening unless if it is causing you some problem.
Vote thanks if the answer helps you
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....