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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI'm a bit confused and worriedare pleural effusion...
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  • 65 Years
  • 22/01/2025

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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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
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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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