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Is pleural effusion dangerous?
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Possible: Depends on cause of which there are many: pneumonia, cancer, heart failure, pulmonary embolism and more. Needs full evaluation and treatment.
Answered 3/30/2019
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They can be: If they are large or if they build up quickly. If either of these happen, patients can become very short of breath and potentially have to be placed on a ventilator.
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