A pleural effusion is fluid buildup around the lungs, causing breathing issues. Learn its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Being male, tall, and thin is hypothesized to increase the chance of having a PSP because of “higher distention pressures at the lung apex,” which may lead to bleb and bullae formation.

Differentiation of Exudates from Transudates A transudative pleural effusion occurs when pleural fluid accumulates because of an imbalance between the hydrostatic and oncotic pressures.

Pleurisy, or pleural effusion, is a condition in which the pleura, two large, thin layers of tissue that separate your lungs from your chest wall becomes inflamed. Not all patients will need ...

Pleural Dynamics announced today that it completed enrollment in a post-market clinical study for its ACES system.

Thoracoscopy pleural access success is similar using nonartificial vs artificial pneumothorax in those with minimal/without pleural effusion.

The University of Texas at Tyler has been awarded a $971,195 grant to support research led by Dr. Andrey Komissarov on ...

More than 30% of patients with pleural infection either die or require surgery. Drainage of infected fluid is key to successful treatment, but intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy did not improve outc ...

Pleural fluid analysis is the examination of pleural fluid collected from a pleural tap, or thoracentesis. This is a procedure that drains excess fluid from the space outside of the lungs but ...

A brand-new pleural clinic has officially launched at Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI), providing faster and more efficient care for patients with pleural effusions thanks to a generous donation from ...

Empyema is when you have pus between your lung and the membrane around it. Learn about empyema’s symptoms, treatment, and more.

Paul said his doctor's report shows six broken ribs and a "pleural effusion." — -- After initial reports that Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul had been injured in an altercation with a neighbor, the ...