10 Causes of Pleural Effusion
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #7: Trauma
Our bodies are made up largely of delicate materials, meaning we are easily injured if we are not careful. Cuts and bruises are common; however, injuries that are severe enough could potentially be quite dangerous to us. Some of our precious organs, such as our heart and lungs, can experience trauma, although they are well protected by the rib cage.
Despite the protection from the rib cage, however, our lungs are not impervious to damage. They can be harmed by trauma potentially leading to a range of complications. If a trauma leads to the release of fluids internally then it could lead to pleural effusion.
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