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==History and Symptoms== | ==History and Symptoms== | ||
Pleural effusion is usually diagnosed on the basis of a family history and a physical exam, and it is confirmed by a chest [[x-ray]]. | Pleural effusion is usually diagnosed on the basis of a family history and a physical exam, and it is confirmed by a chest [[x-ray]]. | ||
Pleural effusion can often be asymptomatic, however the most common symptoms are as follow: | |||
*[[Chest pain]], usually a sharp pain that is worse with cough or deep breaths | *[[Chest pain]], usually a sharp pain that is worse with cough or deep breaths | ||
*[[Cough]] | *[[Cough]] | ||
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*[[Rapid breathing]] | *[[Rapid breathing]] | ||
*[[Shortness of breath]] | *[[Shortness of breath]] | ||
*[[Dyspnea]] | |||
*[[Orthopnea]] | |||
*[[Deep breathing]] | |||
*[[Anorexia]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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History and Symptoms
Pleural effusion is usually diagnosed on the basis of a family history and a physical exam, and it is confirmed by a chest x-ray.
Pleural effusion can often be asymptomatic, however the most common symptoms are as follow:
- Chest pain, usually a sharp pain that is worse with cough or deep breaths
- Cough
- Fever
- Hiccups
- Rapid breathing
- Shortness of breath
- Dyspnea
- Orthopnea
- Deep breathing
- Anorexia