The pleura is a two-layered membrane that covers the lung. Between the layers is a small amount of lubricating fluid, known as pleural fluid, which helps cushion the lung and reduce friction between ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have pleural effusion believed to be caused by a fall off a treadmill four years ago. I healed fine and didn’t have broken ribs, but I have since had shortness of breath. Recently, ...

Empyema is defined as a collection of pus in the pleural space and is a form of purulent (infected), pleural effusion. Pleural effusion refers to the build-up of excess fluid between the layers of the ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have pleural effusion believed to be caused by a fall off a treadmill four years ago. I healed fine and didn’t have broken ribs, but I have since had shortness of breath. Recently, ...

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar was admitted to the hospital on Sunday following a few episodes of breathlessness. His manager who manages his Twitter handle posted, "Dilip Sahab has been admitted to ...

The most common type is non small cell lung cancer. Primary lung cancer differs from cancer that spreads to your lungs from somewhere else in your body. This is called secondary lung cancer. The right ...

Men and women who worked in a plant that processed vermiculite tainted with asbestos-like fibers that originated from a mine in Libby, Mont., show high prevalence of scarring and thickening of the ...

Empyema is a condition where you have pus between your lung and the membrane surrounding it. It’s caused by an infection and can cause symptoms such as pain and shortness of breath.‌ You’re more ...