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What is pleural effusion, why does it occur and how to treat it?

Pleural effusion occurs due to excessive fluid buildup in the pleural space, which is the space created between the lung and the outer membrane that coats it, which can occur from cardiovascular, respiratory or autoimmune problems, such as lupus, for example. This buildup interferes with normal lung function and therefore breathing can be severely affected,

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