Your doctor may also take X-rays of your chest. These X-rays will be normal if you have only pleurisy without fluid but may show fluid if you have a pleural effusion. They can also show if pneumonia is the cause of the pleurisy. CT scans and ultrasound scans may also be used to better visualize the pleural space.
Hextend side effects Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Tell your caregivers right away if you have: 1  wheezing or gasping for breath, rapid breathing, sweating, and anxiety; 2  a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; 3  weak pulse, slow breathing; 4  chest pain, fever, chills, cough; or. 5  easy bruising, unusual bleeding, or any bleeding that will not stop.
The most common side effects with XIAFLEXÂ® for the treatment of Dupuytrenâs contracture include: 1  swelling of the injection site or the hand. 2  bruising or bleeding at the injection site. 3  pain or tenderness of the injection site or the hand.  swelling of the lymph nodes (glands) in the elbow or 1  armpit. itching.  breaks in the skin.