Pleural effusion is extra fluid between the pleura around your lungs and chest wall. It can cause shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, or fever. In cases of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), ...

In a retrospective analysis of 540 consecutive patients undergoing medical thoracoscopy, septations were observed in 60% of the cases and obstructed two thirds or more of the view in 15% of the cases, ...

Pleural effusions complicate up to 57% of bacterial pneumonias. They vary in severity, ranging from uncomplicated effusions to empyema. Some require only antibiotics and observation, while others ...

Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of cancer affecting the mesothelium, the protective membrane around your lungs, heart, and abdomen. While rare, this cancer can progress quickly, so it’s ...

Empyema is defined as a collection of pus in the pleural space and is a form of purulent (infected), pleural effusion. Pleural effusion refers to the build-up of excess fluid between the layers of the ...

Efficacy of compound pholcodine syrup and compound codeine phosphate oral solution on lung cancer cough. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting I. This abstract does not ...

Breathing is something most of us rarely think about—until it becomes difficult. One condition that can significantly impact breathing is fluid in lungs, a potentially serious health problem that ...