Exposure to asbestos can lead to the development of several diseases that affect the pleura, a membrane that lines the lungs and chest. Pleural diseases (like pleural mesothelioma, effusions ... This ...

In February 2023, a chest CT scan revealed right-sided pleural effusion with incomplete expansion of the right lower lung and a small amount of inflammation in both lungs, as well as thickening of ...

Re-expansion Pulmonary oedema (RPE) is a rare but potentially fatal complication, which can arise after a rapid decompressive treatment of pulmonary collapse secondary to pleural effusion ... left ...

Water retention can also happen in the stomach (ascites), lungs (pulmonary edema), or in the chest around the lungs (pleural effusion). Water retention ... Plasma volume expansion across healthy ...

EFFUSION into the general ... along the right upper lateral area of the chest wall was due to a loculation of serous fluid in an area in the pleural cavity where no adhesions were present between ...

Breathing exercises offer a simple yet effective way to enhance lung function, improve oxygen flow, and boost overall well-being. Techniques like diaphragmatic breathing, pursed lip breathing ...

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 ...

Strengthening and stretching exercises for the lower back can help stabilize the lower spine and support the upper body. Examples include the plank and knee-to-chest stretches. Stretching the back ...

Clinically significant pleural effusion (PE) had an independent association with increased all-cause mortality in US veterans with congestive heart failure (CHF), cancer, and pneumonia, researchers ...