I had aortic valve replacement 6 weeks ago. Got bacterial pneumonia and took meds for 1 week. Because I haven t been moving around too much I still have fluid in left lung. I don t want to do the needle in the lung procedure. What can I do to help my body absorb the fluid naturally? Thanks. YYYY@YYYY Marge
Hi, Dear,Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor. Dear I read your query and reviewed it with context to your query facts. Based on the facts of your query, you seem to suffer from-Pilonidal Cyst with abscess, which ruptured and formed Colonial Sinus. Treatment-USG / CT study of the Colonial sinus and Second expert Opinion from Surgeon would help plan further treatment for you. Post-pneumonia pleural effusion after aortic valve thoracic surgery. Treatment-Chemical-Pleurodesis induced by Aureomycin/Talc/nitrogen Mustard or by Tetracycline/ minocycline/ provide iodine, would avoid needle aspiration of the pleural effusion. Hope this would help you to plan further treatment with your family and specialist doctors there. Welcome for any further query in this regard. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. N. Senior Surgical Specialist. S. Genl-CVTS