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Can someone tell me about pleural effusion in young woman after baby?
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Not sure: Probably no different pleural effusion in any woman ... Although, possible you had pulmonary embolus during or shortly after labor & delivery as cause ... If chest pain and/or shortness of breath, see your md ...
Answered 8/22/2012
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