Pleural effusion
A pleural effusion is when there is a large amount of fluid in the pleural space, the potential space that surrounds each lung.[1] it is a restrictive lung disease.
| Pleural effusion | |
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| Diagram of fluid buildup in the pleura | |
| Medical specialty | Pulmonology |
There are many types of pleural effusion and they include:
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- Sarcoidosis, which can lead go a pleural effusion when it is improperly treated
- Pulmonary edema
- Cor pulmonale
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