Pleural effusion, also called water on the lung, happens when fluid builds up in the space between your lungs and chest cavity. You may have symptoms, such as chest pain, depending on the cause. Thin ...

Pleural effusion, also called “water on the lungs,” is extra fluid buildup between thin membranes that line your lungs and chest wall. These membranes (pleura) normally contain a few teaspoons of ...

A pleural friction rub is a raspy breathing sound caused by inflammation of the tissues around your lungs. The sound is usually “grating” or “creaky.” It’s also been compared to the sound of walking ...

Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer affecting the lining that surrounds organs. The most common form of the disease, pleural mesothelioma, develops in the tissue lining the lungs. The disease is ...

Introduction Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) affects up to 15% of patients with cancer, and its incidence and prevalence are increasing. 1 - 4 Most cases are symptomatic; the most common symptoms are ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Pleural thickening' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...

Advances in genetic and molecular profiling can enable more personalized treatment approaches, improving outcomes and ...