Pleural effusions occur when there is fluid buildup between the pleural layers. It can happen independently or as a symptom of advanced mesothelioma. Though people may live with it for years, pain and irregular breathing may become severe as the disease progresses. There are treatments to address pleural effusions, but a talc pleurodesis is the only way to assure that recurrence won’t occur.
Did you know that there are two different ways that asbestos can enter our bodies?
