Pleural Effusion Causes & Diagnosis

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    1. Identifying Pleural Effusions
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    What is a pleural effusion? MedCram answers that question in this lesson, and discusses how to diagnose pleural effusions through X-rays and fluid analysis.

    Identifying Pleural Effusions
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    What is a pleural effusion? MedCram answers that question in this lesson, and discusses how to diagnose pleural effusions through X-rays and fluid analysis.

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    2. Determining Causes of Pleural Effusions
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    Pleural effusions aren't so difficult to diagnose, but determining the cause is more complex. MedCram clearly explains possible causes of pleural effusions.

    Determining Causes of Pleural Effusions
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    Pleural effusions aren't so difficult to diagnose, but determining the cause is more complex. MedCram clearly explains possible causes of pleural effusions.

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    3. Lab Analysis for Pleural Effusions
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    You can tell a lot about a pleural effusion simply from looking at the fluid sample. In this lesson, MedCram explains how to identify causes with lab analysis.

    Lab Analysis for Pleural Effusions
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    You can tell a lot about a pleural effusion simply from looking at the fluid sample. In this lesson, MedCram explains how to identify causes with lab analysis.

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    Adam S
    Let me re word. How can you tell what it is on the X-ray if their is fluid in/around both lungs. Which way will the trachea be pushed/pulled?
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    MedCram
    Thanks for the question. If there was equal force on both sides then the trachea probably wouldn't be pulled in either direction. You would probably need ultrasound imaging for further assistance.
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    Adam S
    How can you tell what it is if their is liquid in both lungs.
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