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Pleural effusions occur when excess fluid accumulates in the pleural cavity between the lungs and chest wall. This can impair breathing by limiting lung expansion. Symptoms include chest pain, difficulty breathing, and coughing. Pleural effusions are classified as transudative or exudative based on their protein and LDH levels. Transudative effusions are usually caused by conditions that raise pressure in blood or other vessels, while exudative effusions result from inflammation or infection of the lungs or
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- Jvspapa Shiloh
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- EN