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  1. Parapneumonic pleural effusion 
    Pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the pleural space. The pleural space is the area between the ... chest cavity. In a person with parapneumonic pleural effusion, the fluid buildup is caused by pneumonia .
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000139.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Pleural effusion 
    A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity. ... the chest cavity and surrounds the lungs. Pleural effusion is an abnormal, excessive collection of this fluid. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000086.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Subdural effusion 
    A subdural effusion is a collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) trapped between the surface of the brain and the outer lining ... A subdural effusion is a rare complication of meningitis caused by ... Subdural effusion is more common in infants. Subdural effusion ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001422.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Otitis media with effusion 
    Otitis media with effusion (OME) is thick or sticky fluid behind the eardrum in the middle ear. It occurs without an ear infection .
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007010.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Pericardiocentesis 
    ... the cause of a chronic or recurrent pericardial effusion . It may also be done to treat cardiac ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003872.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Tympanometry 
    Tympanometry is a test used to detect problems in the middle ear. ... Before the test, your health care provider will look inside your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003390.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Pleural fluid analysis 
    ... the pleural space, the condition is called pleural effusion . ... performed to determine the cause of a pleural effusion. It is also done to relieve the shortness ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003624.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Thoracentesis 
    ... layers of the pleura is called a pleural effusion . The test is performed to determine the cause ... help your provider determine the cause of pleural effusion. Possible causes include: Metastatic cancer Liver failure Heart ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003420.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Pleural fluid smear 
    ... the pleural space, the condition is called pleural effusion . ... test is performed if you have a pleural effusion and its cause is not known, especially if ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003721.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Breathing difficulties - first aid 
    ... to the neck, chest wall, or lungs Pericardial effusion (fluid surrounding the heart that can stop it from filling properly with blood) Pleural effusion (fluid surrounding the lungs that can compress them) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000007.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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