Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD Orthopnea is the sensation of breathlessness when lying down that goes away when ...

Pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid in the space between the two coverings (pleura) of the lung. The ability of the lung to expand is affected.

For malignant pleural effusion draining the fluid from the chest cavity, either with a needle or a small tube inserted into the chest. You'll receive a local anesthetic before the procedure ...

You may also experience shortness of breath. Sometimes an abnormal amount of fluid will build up in the space between your lungs and your chest wall; when it leaks out it is called a pleural effusion.

Thoracostomy tubes work by draining air or fluid from the chest cavity, and are most commonly used to treat pneumothorax or pleural effusion. Generally, a unilateral thoracostomy tube is ...

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Considering taking supplements to treat malignant pleural effusions? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of malignant pleural effusions. Follow the ...

Background: Ascites and pleural effusion are well recognized complications of pancreatic diseases. Drug therapy of these is limited by high cost, prolonged hospitalization and failure rates ...

A national randomised controlled trial exploring the role of indwelling pleural catheters in patients with recurrent non-malignant effusions. This study is not yet published. REDUCE 2* A national ...

Chest Drainage System Market. The global chest drainage system market is poised for continued growth, with sales projected to ...

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Posteroanterior chest radiograph in a 24-year-old man with ... distributed throughout both lower lungs and absence of pleural effusions. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible ...