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* [[Empyema]] - [[Pleural effusion]]s on the CXR; positive inflammatory markers on [[pleural fluid]] anaylsis.
* [[Empyema]] - [[Pleural effusion]]s on the CXR; positive inflammatory markers on [[pleural fluid]] anaylsis.
* [[Endocarditis]] with septic [[pulmonary emboli]]
* [[Endocarditis]] with septic [[pulmonary emboli]]
* [[Gastroesophageal reflux disease]] - Normal chest X Ray, symptoms worsening during night.
* [[Gastroesophageal reflux disease]] - Normal CXR, symptoms worsen at night.
* [[Influenza]]
* [[Influenza]]
* [[Lung abscess]] - CXR showing signs of [[lung abscess]].
* [[Lung abscess]] - CXR showing signs of [[lung abscess]].

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