Re: how do you know if you have pleural effusion

[Guest guest]

I've had pleural effusions many times, sometimes more severe than others.

It sneaks up on you, so it's difficult to tell you have it. My advice is to

take notice of how you feel when you go up the same set of stairs every day,

or when you walk the same spot each day at a brisk pace. If you always feel

the same then you are probably not developing pleural effusions. If the same

set of stairs that you can usually sprint up suddenly causes heavy breathing

or it takes a while for you to catch your breath after going up, then you

could mention it to your dr. When I recovered from pleural effusions it was

summer. I like to swim and we have a pool. I could swim across and back

underwater holding my breath. I used this as a test to see if I could always

go as

far. Last year, when I developed mild pleural effusions, I had no idea

until it showed on a scan. Even though I was experienced and knew what to look

for it came on so gradually that I didn't notice. My dr. didn't hear it

either, so we caught it early. I try to be aware by taking a deep breathe and

feeling if I can breathe as deeply. Pleural effusions can sneak up on you, so

it's good to be aware that it can happen.

in NY

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[Guest guest]

Yes that is so true. I did not know I had it (like I said) but I was

having problems -getting tired quickly.

But did not relate.

I am so aware of my body now and watch for things that are Different.

Good Post.

Thank you.

For a long time after I had my lunds drained (aout a month) I was still

running a feaver and just not myself. They did an exray and said that there

was a tiny bit of liquid thre but it would leave on its own and it did.

Aloha Sharon

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Subject: [ ] Re: how do you know if you have pleural effusion

I've had pleural effusions many times, sometimes more severe than others.

It sneaks up on you, so it's difficult to tell you have it. My advice is to

take notice of how you feel when you go up the same set of stairs every day,

or when you walk the same spot each day at a brisk pace. If you always feel

the same then you are probably not developing pleural effusions. If the same

set of stairs that you can usually sprint up suddenly causes heavy breathing

or it takes a while for you to catch your breath after going up, then you

could mention it to your dr. When I recovered from pleural effusions it was

summer. I like to swim and we have a pool. I could swim across and back

underwater holding my breath. I used this as a test to see if I could always

go as

far. Last year, when I developed mild pleural effusions, I had no idea

until it showed on a scan. Even though I was experienced and knew what to

look

for it came on so gradually that I didn't notice. My dr. didn't hear it

either, so we caught it early. I try to be aware by taking a deep breathe

and

feeling if I can breathe as deeply. Pleural effusions can sneak up on you,

so

it's good to be aware that it can happen.

in NY

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