Physiology of breathlessness associated with pleural effusions

Purpose of review: Pleural effusions have a major impact on the cardiorespiratory system. This article reviews the pathophysiological effects of pleural effusions and pleural drainage, their relationship with breathlessness, and highlights key knowledge gaps. Recent findings: The basis for breathles...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Thomas, R., Jenkins, Susan, Eastwood, Peter, Gary Lee, Y., Singh, B.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/19679