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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)

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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