Is pleural effusion painful?
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Shortness of breath is the most common symptom of a pleural effusion. As the effusion grows larger with more fluid, the harder it is for the lung to expand and the more difficult it is for the patient to breathe. Chest pain occurs because the pleural lining of the lung is irritated.
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Shortness of breath is the most common symptom of a pleural effusion. As the effusion grows larger with more fluid, the harder it is for the lung to expand and the more difficult it is for the patient to breathe. Chest pain occurs because the pleural lining of the lung is irritated.
