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(J90) Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
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2 354 052 in individuals diagnosis pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified confirmed
49 430 deaths with diagnosis pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
2% mortality rate associated with the disease pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Diagnosis pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified is diagnosed Men are 17.74% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
29 120 (2.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
20 310 (2.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 75-79
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified - what does this mean
Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified, is a buildup of fluid in the space between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity. this fluid buildup can be caused by a variety of conditions, including infection, heart failure, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. it can also be caused by trauma or injury. symptoms may include shortness of breath, chest pain, and coughing. treatment depends on the underlying cause.
What happens during the disease - pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Pleural effusion is a condition in which excess fluid accumulates in the space between the two layers of the pleura (the thin membrane that lines the lungs and chest wall). this accumulation of fluid can occur due to a variety of causes, including infection, inflammation, heart failure, kidney failure, cancer, and certain medications. the exact cause of the fluid accumulation is often difficult to determine, and further diagnostic tests may be required to identify the underlying cause.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Chest X-ray
- CT Scan of the Chest
- Ultrasound of the Chest
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Analysis
- Pleural Fluid Culture
- Pleural Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy
- Pulmonary Function Tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the amount of fluid in the pleural space and improve the patient's symptoms.
- Prescribe diuretics to reduce the amount of fluid in the pleural space.
- Perform thoracentesis to remove the fluid from the pleural space.
- Administer antibiotics to treat any underlying infection.
- Prescribe corticosteroids to reduce inflammation.
- Perform pleurodesis to prevent further fluid build-up in the pleural space.
- Perform pleuroperitoneal shunting to drain fluid from the pleural space.
- Perform a surgical procedure to remove the pleural effusion.
- Administer oxygen therapy to improve breathing.
- Prescribe pain medications to relieve any pain associated with the condition.
18 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified - Prevention
Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified, can be prevented by avoiding exposure to environmental pollutants, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, avoiding smoking, and getting vaccinated for pneumococcal and influenza infections. additionally, those with chronic medical conditions should be closely monitored and treated to reduce the risk of developing pleural effusion.