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A pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid between the layers of the membrane that lines the lungs and chest cavity.
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Symptoms
Shortness of breath; Chest pain, usually a sharp pain that is worse with cough or deep breaths; Cough; Hiccups; Rapid b...
Causes
Your body produces pleural fluid in small amounts to lubricate the surfaces of the pleura, the thin membrane that lines...
Tests
During a physical examination, the doctor will listen to the sound of your breathing with a stethoscope and may tap on ...
Treatments
Treatment may be directed at removing the fluid, preventing its re-accumulation, or addressing the underlying cause of ...
Complications
A lung surrounded by a fluid collection for a long time may collapse; Pleural fluid that becomes infected may turn into...
Prevention
Because pleural effusion is a secondary effect of many different conditions, the key to preventing it is to promptly di...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms suggestive of pleural effusion develop. Call your provider or go to the emer...
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