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 ...

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 ...

According to the NHS, more than 2,700 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year in the UK, and these cases are most ...

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 ...

Thousands of British workers suffering from an asbestos-related condition will not be able to claim compensation, the Law Lords have ruled. The move only applies to sufferers of pleural plaques, a ...

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 ...