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How do you manage recurrent inflammatory pleural effusions in lupus pleuritis?

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Rheumatology · Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)
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I'll stick to the immunomodulatory treatments and not discuss thoracentesis and pleurodesis for large and recurrent effusions. (These are rarely needed anyway, and I'd get the help of a pulmonologist).

There really are no large study, or evidence-based proven therapies for pleural effusions and pleu...

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