I'm a bit confused and worriedare pleural effusion and pneumonia the same thing? I've been trying to understand the difference and it's a bit overwhelming. Could you explain how they're related or if they're completely different?

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No,both are different.Effusion can be tb and pneumonia is consolidation of the upper or lower lung zones.

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I'm really worried because I was diagnosed with TB about 8 months ago, and now I've started having this phlegm and some occasional pain in my upper chest. I'm not sure if this is normal or if something else might be going on. Could you tell me what might be causing these symptoms?

take syrup ascoril for 5 days

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I've been sneezing nonstop and it's hard to breathe. I was taking Medrol 4mg, and now I have chest and back pain. I had an MRI done for my chest and lungs, and it showed there's an infection. What could be causing all this? Do I need to be worried about the infection spreading or getting worse? What should my next steps be?

take treatment for that infection

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That could be COPD, if it is so its irrevrsible problem and need appropriate management,visit Pulmonologist for the same

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