2. Pleural Effusions
Pleural effusions occur when there is fluid buildup between the pleural layers. It can happen independently or as a symptom of advanced mesothelioma. Despite the fact that people may live with it for years as the disease progresses, pain and irregular breathing may become severe. There are treatments to address pleural effusions, but a talc pleurodesis is the only way to assure that recurrence won’t happen. About 1.5 million cases of pleural effusion are diagnosed annually in the US due to numerous causes.
