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My x-ray shows a thickened pleura in the mid-lower area of my right lung due to ptb. does it cause pain due to pressure on the lung during exertion?

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Pleural thickening: Most of the time does not cause pain, although there are patients who complain of it. We can't predict who do. It may be that it can limit the expansion of your lung but the extent again is individualized.

Answered 2/22/2014

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