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Pleural Effusion

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

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PLEURAL EFFUSION

🌊BUILDUP OF WATER IN THE LUNG TISSUE🌊
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SYMPTOMS

  • Sharp pain in the chest
  • Shortness of breath
  • Coughing
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CAUSES

  • Congestive heart failure ❤️
  • Cirrhosis poor liver function ❤️
  • Pulmonary embolism ❤️
  • Complications from open heart surgery
  • Pneumonia ❤️
  • Severe kidney disease ❤️
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HOW TO AVOID IT

  • Get plenty of rest
  • Avoid physical activity that will intensify pain or breathing problems
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💊💉TREATMENTS💉💊

  • Antibiotics
  • Water pills
  • Removal of fluid
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⚰️LIFE EXPECTANCY⚰️

  • If diagnosed with a pleural effusion you are projected to live 3-12 months depending on the type and stage of pleural effusion
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❄️🎄THANK YOU🎄❄️

by Mia Hepler
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Mia Hepler