Pleural effusionFrom our partner site on asthma, MyAsthmaCentral.com.
Fluid in the chest; Pleural fluid Symptoms:
There may be no symptoms. Signs and tests: During a physical examination, the doctor will listen to the sound of your breathing with a stethoscope and may tap on your chest to listen for dullness. advertisement The following tests may help to confirm a diagnosis:
The cause and type of pleural effusion is usually determined by thoracentesis (a sample of fluid is removed with a needle inserted between the ribs).
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