Pleural Effusion: What Fluid Around Your Lungs Means

Welcome to Onco Life Centre Podcast. This episode looks at fluid buildup around the lungs, also known as pleural effusion. We cover why it happens, what symptoms to watch for, and how doctors diagnose and treat it. You'll learn: - What fluid buildup around the lungs is and where it collects - The main causes, including heart failure, infection, lung cancer, blood clots, and kidney or liver disease - The most common symptoms, including breathlessness and chest pain - How a CT scan and a flui...