Pleural effusion is a medical condition where there is excessive accumulation of fluid inside the lungs. Pleura is a membrane that covers the outside the lungs and inside of the chest. It has excess production of fluid when it becomes inflamed or irritated. Some diseases can result in pleural effusion. They are pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, kidney disease, and congestive heart failure. There is shortness of breath with chest pain. Taking antibiotics, diuretics, and removal of fluid helps to provide some relief.
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My mom has stage 4 cancer and is in pain. Please help.
Query: Dear Doctor, After analysis of pleural effusion fluid, my mother has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer - CUP, poorly differentiated carcinoma. She has exhibited lower lobe fibrosis for at least three years, has normal kidney lab work at this time, previous breast carcinoma ductal in situ with remov... Read Full »
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