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What is a pleural effusion?
Pleural effusions are when excess fluid get caught between two layers of tissue (the visceral and parietal pleurae) surrounding the lungs. This fluid can build up over time, taking up space in the lung and impairing a person’s ability to breath. Learn about the signs and symptoms of pleural effusions such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and dry coughing.
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