10 Causes of Pleural Effusion

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Cause #2: Infections

The incredible work that our immune system does often goes unnoticed. Any pathogens and other potentially harmful items are dealt with quickly and silently and we will usually not even be aware they were there at all. Our immune system is not invincible though and infections can take hold, potentially leading to a range of complications.

If our lungs become infected then things can get quite serious as our ability to breathe is potentially compromised. One such outcome of an infection of the lungs is pleural effusion. This can lead to a range of symptoms including chest pain, dry cough, and difficulty breathing.

Pleural Effusion

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