Question 1

can you give me advice.i suffered pleural effusion with sepate fluid, breathing problem even after aspiration.?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis...: First, you need to have the pleural fluid diagnosed. If you had the fluid aspirated, they likely sent the fluid for all kinds of tests, including cultures (bacterial, fungal, viral, etc.), TB, cytology, etc. You will also find out the type of fluid (transudate or exudate). The results of these tests will help determine why this fluid is there so that the proper treatment can be rendered.

Question 2

my mother has pneumonia. ultrasound shows pleural effusion. fever has subsided but there is heavy breathing. is it due to pleural effusion ?

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Pleural effusion : Yes. It could be. Either the pneumonia with subsequent filling of the air spaces with infection could cause the heavy breathing or the pleural effusion that is outside of the lung could be compressing the lung and causing shortness of breath. If the fluid is large enough to be sampled, it should be. This is important to rule out an infection of the fluid in addition to the pneumonia itself.

Question 3

anyone know what is a pleural effusion?

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Fluid: Pleural effusion is a build up of fluid around the lung, and can compress the lung & cause breathing difficulty. The fluid can occur from heart failure, infection, tumor, etc.

Question 4

how common is it for somebody to get pleural effusion?

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Usually bad sign: There are many causes of pleural effusion, most of which are effects of other diseases. Congestive heart, liver and kidney failure tend to creat fluid effusions. Many types of cancers cause malignant effusions of cancer cells. Pneumonia can cause empyema, which is a pus effusion. Trauma can cause a bloody effusion. Damage to lungs can also cause. Treat underlying cause or drain by tube or aspirate.

Question 5

what exactly does it mean to have a small pleural effusion?

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Pleural effusion : Small amount of fluid collection around the lung in chest cavity.

Question 6

i was wondering what are common symptoms of a pleural effusion?

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SOB: It depends how large the effusion is and the cause. There could be compressive symptoms and can cause dyspnea and low oxygen level, CP as in tubercular causing pleurisy, and if infected signs of infection like fever can occur, and if large there could be pushing of the lung and trachea to the other side.

Question 7

what are the causes of pleural effusion with multiple location?

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Mgt.: Please evaluate cardiac function and for infectious causes. Malignancy is another possible cause.
The fluid may be analyzed and if the effusion is causing respiratory compromise a chest tube may be placed immediately.
 Depending on the cause and size of the effusion, your pulmonary specialist, will determine the need for chest tube placement.

Question 8

pleural effusion is this contagious?

Accepted Answer

Basically no: A pleural effusion is fluid between the chest wall and the lung.  There are many causes of pleural effusions ranging from cancer to infection to inflammatory conditions and many other reasons.  Infections can be contagious, but pleural effusions are not passed on from one person to another.

Question 9

is pleural effusion serious in fetus?

Accepted Answer

Can be.: If fetus has pleural effusion, can affect development of the lungs. If mother has pleural effusion, can affect mom's breathing and getting oxygen to the fetus.

Question 10

is renal dysfunction can cause pleural effusion?

Accepted Answer

Possible...: It is possible for kidney disease to cause a pleural effusion. If fluid builds up in the body due to renal failure, then it is possible for a pleural effusion to develop. There are many treatments, depending on the cause of the renal failure, severity, etc.

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