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Clinician’s Approach to Pleural Effusion

The abnormal build-up of fluid in the pleural space, which is the narrow area between the pleural layers encircling the lungs, is known as pleural effusion. Numerous etiologies can cause this syndrome, from malignancies like lung cancer and inflammatory conditions like lupus to heart failure and pneumonia. A buildup of intrapleural space fluid can compress the lungs, making it more difficult for them to inflate completely during inspiration and leading to respiratory symptoms like coughing, chest pain, and shortness of breath.

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Dr. Zubair Ashraf

Consultant Pulmonologist, Buch Hospital, Multan

Dr. Zubair Ashraf, Consultant Pulmonologist, Buch Hospital, Multan

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The abnormal build-up of fluid in the pleural space, which is the narrow area between the pleural layers encircling the lungs, is known as pleural effusion. Numerous etiologies can cause this syndrome, from malignancies like lung cancer and inflammatory conditions like lupus to heart failure and pneumonia. A buildup of intrapleural space fluid can compress the lungs, making it more difficult for them to inflate completely during inspiration and leading to respiratory symptoms like coughing, chest pain, and shortness of breath.