Pleural Effusion
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
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A pleural effusion is an unusual amount of fluid around the lung. [2]
(Read about Pleura here)
When there's a pleural effusion, fluid builds up in the space between the layers of pleura.
Normally, for smooth movement of lungs, only teaspoons of watery fluid are in the pleural space.[3]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Armando Hasudungan. Pleural Effusion (DETAILED) - (pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, treatment). Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6bngHjMLA0 [last accessed 24/3/2021]
- ↑ Light RW. Pleural effusion. New England Journal of Medicine. 2002 Jun 20;346(25):1971-7.
- ↑ Rajgaria A. PLUERAL EFFUSION-DISEASE OF LUNGS. [last accessed 24/03/2021]
