Pleural Fluid
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The term pleural fluid refers to the fluid found in the space surrounding the lungs, called the pleura. Under normal conditions there is a minimal amount that lubricates the respiratory movement; when it builds up in excess, we speak of pleural effusion.
Possible manifestations: difficulty breathing, a feeling of tightness in the chest, or discomfort when inhaling deeply, depending on the amount accumulated.
Why does it appear? The buildup can be associated with various processes of the lung, the heart, or other causes, so its study seeks to identify the origin.
Which specialist evaluates it? The pulmonologist studies abnormalities of the lung and the pleura, and the thoracic surgeon steps in when a surgical approach is required. If you notice difficulty breathing that does not improve, the advisable thing is to have it assessed by one of these professionals.
Data on 71 doctors who treat pleural fluid
Which specialist treats pleural fluid?
Pleural fluid is evaluated by a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon, with support from a Pulmonologist to determine the cause and appropriate management.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pleural fluid
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Eduardo Nieto Vázquez
Dr. Andrea Isela Ambriz Reyes
Dr. Eva Bonifacio
Frequently asked questions
What is pleural fluid?
The term pleural fluid refers to the fluid found in the space surrounding the lungs, called the pleura. Under normal conditions there is a minimal amount that lubricates the respiratory movement; when it builds up in excess, we speak of pleural effusion.
Which doctor treats pleural fluid?
Pleural fluid is evaluated by a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon, with support from a Pulmonologist to determine the cause and appropriate management.