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A member asked:
How much time does it take to get pleural plaques or pleural effusion?
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Pleural plaques: on average 20 years after asbestos exposure
Answered 5/20/2014
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Effusions / plaques: A pleural effusion can occur quickly depending on the cause - meaning hours. Pleural plaques take at least months to develop depending on the cause.
Answered 11/16/2018
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1 liter per day : Pleural fluid is about 1 liter per day each side. If you have cancer that metastasizes to the plera then the effusion can be quick. Your doctor will get X-ray. The choice is pleura tube and talc or plerx catheter and daily drainage. The pleurx gets you home faster but with the talc you will be done when home. You live close enough to Muskegon or grand rapids for medical care.
Answered 9/13/2014
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