A pleural effusion is an excessive accumulation of fluid that builds up in the pleural space, (chest cavity). The problem can only be detected on routine x-rays if 300ml or more fluid is present. The pleura is a thin membrane that covers the lungs, it consists of an inner layer – that covers the [...]
Archive for July, 2009
In 2008 it was reported that the late pop icon Michael Jackson pictured below may have been suffering from the lung disorder ‘Antitrypsin Deficiency’. The reporter stated that this would explain Jackson’s low voice tone and deteriorating health problems such as difficulty breathing. What is Antitrypsin Deficiency? Antitrypsin Deficiency – is a genetic [...]
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