Pleural effusion history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jacquelyne DiTroia Anthony Gallo, B.S. [2] Prince Tano Djan, BSc, MBChB [3]
Overview
Common symptoms of pleural effusion include chest pain, cough, and shortness of breath.
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
- Diaphragmatic breathing
- Anorexia