10 Causes of Pleural Effusion
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #4: Autoimmune Disorders
We would likely not last long without our immune systems. Without an effective line of defense against infections and disease our bodies can become ravaged by illness, potentially leading to our death. That we are generally in good health despite being surrounded by such dangers is a testament to how well the immune system works.
However, our immune systems are not perfect, and things can go quite wrong. Sometimes, our immune systems can even work directly against us and attack our own bodies, which in turn can cause an accumulation of fluids. This is known as an autoimmune disorder and is a common cause of pleural effusion.
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