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  1. Pleural Disorders - What Are Pleural Disorders? | NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · An injury, inflammation , or infection can cause the blood or air to build up in the pleural space and lead to a pleural disorder. There are three types of pleural disorders — …

  2. Pleural Diseases - Boston Medical Center

    The pleural space is the small area containing fluid between the two layers of thin covering that protects the lungs. A common type of pleural disease is a pleural effusion, when there is an …

  3. Pleural disease - Wikipedia

    Pleural disease occurs in the pleural space, which is the thin fluid-filled area in between the two pulmonary pleurae in the human body. There are several disorders and complications that can …

  4. Pleural Disorders | Pleurisy | Pleural Effusion | MedlinePlus

    Dec 22, 2025 · Pleura is the tissue that wraps around the outside of your lungs. Pleural disorders include pleurisy, pleural effusion and pneumothorax. Learn more.

  5. Pleural Diseases: Overview and Practice Questions (2025)

    Sep 11, 2025 · Explore pleural diseases, their symptoms, causes, and treatments. Learn how these conditions impact respiratory health.

  6. Pleurisy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 13, 2023 · Pleurisy occurs when the pleural lining — two large, thin layers of tissue that separate your lungs from your chest wall — becomes inflamed, causing chest pain.

  7. Pleural disease - UpToDate

    Etiology, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of chylothorax Evaluation and management of pleural effusions following cardiac surgery Management and prognosis of parapneumonic …

  8. Overview of Pleural and Mediastinal Disorders - MSD Manuals

    Overview of Pleural and Mediastinal Disorders - Explore from the MSD Manuals - Medical Consumer Version.

  9. Pleural Disease: Symptoms and Treatments | Froedtert & MCW

    Learn more about pleural disease and pleural disorders with thorough coverage of symptoms, causes and treatment options from Froedtert & MCW pulmonologists.

  10. Pleural Effusion: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

    What are the symptoms of pleural effusion? You may have unrelated symptoms due to the disease or condition that caused pleural effusion. Pleural effusion symptoms include: Chest …