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Nasal & throat congestion since 1 month
56(M,ex-smoker)-Nasal & throat congestion with throat clearing for 1 month.Slight weight loss
Mild blood in sputum after nose & throat clearing 1 time
Had pneumonia & pleural effusion 5 months back,recovered from pneumonia fully.Mild hemoptysis for 3 days at that time. CXR (PA & Lat) 4 times,consolidation decreased gradually. USG-mild multiloculated effusion. HRCT-1.4*1.8 cm mediastinal node & biapical pleural thickening.Consulted 2 doc,both said pneumonia,not TB/Ca.Last CXR clear 2 months ago
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Pneumonia and pleural effusion at your age needs to be evaluated further and if your symptoms are persistent then you may need to undergo bronchoscopy and branchial lavage or biopsy from the suspect site of consolidation.
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Consult nearby pulmonologist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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