Pleural effusion
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What is pleural effusion?
Pleural effusion is the presence of fluid collecting in the pleural space of the lungs. A thin layer of fluid is always present in this space for lubrication and ease of movement of the lung during inspiration and expiration but when too much is produced or not enough absorbed effusion results.
Common symptoms reported by people with pleural effusion
Treatments taken by people for pleural effusion
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Compare treatments taken by people with pleural effusion
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Who has pleural effusion on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 23 say pleural effusion is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 9 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 27 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 0 | |
| 20-29 years | 2 | |
| 30-39 years | 4 | |
| 40-49 years | 3 | |
| 50-59 years | 2 | |
| 60-69 years | 1 | |
| 70+ years | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 31 | |
| Female | 73 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 43 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 3 |