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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for effusion
  1. Pleural Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... pleura that causes sharp pain with breathing Pleural effusion - excess fluid in the pleural space Pneumothorax - buildup ... of pleurisy. The most common cause of pleural effusion is congestive heart failure. Lung diseases, like COPD, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pleuraldisorders.html - Health Topics
  2. Pericardial Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... other medical conditions, injuries, and certain medicines. Pericardial effusion - the buildup of fluid in the sac Cardiac ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pericardialdisorders.html - Health Topics
  3. Pneumonia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... have complications such as lung abscesses or pleural effusions. Pleural fluid culture, which checks for bacteria in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pneumonia.html - Health Topics
  4. Ear Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    Ear infections are the most common reason parents bring their child to a doctor. Three out of four children will have at least one ear infection by their ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/earinfections.html - Health Topics
  5. Heart Failure (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is heart failure? Heart failure means that your heart can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to meet your body's needs. Heart failure doesn't mean that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/heartfailure.html - Health Topics
  6. Meningitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Meningitis is inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. There are several types of meningitis. The most common ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/meningitis.html - Health Topics
  7. Pulmonary Hypertension (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... in the lungs Heart failure Liver damage Pericardial effusion, a collection of fluid around the heart Serious ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pulmonaryhypertension.html - Health Topics