Pleural effusion's risk factors include a history of breast cancer or injury, and you can read more about the different types and causes at: Pleural Effusion Causes. Lung disease may also be a factor in pleural effusion (most notably pneumonia, but presumably COPD would be a factor as well). This is an excellent question to verify with your doctor.
The amount and color (and other physical characteristics) of your test sample would need to be discussed with your doctor, as there are too many variables for anyone to speculate what this small sample may indicate.
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Pleural effusion's risk factors include a history of breast cancer or injury, and you can read more about the different types and causes at: Pleural Effusion Causes. Lung disease may also be a factor in pleural effusion (most notably pneumonia, but presumably COPD would be a factor as well). This is an excellent question to verify with your doctor.
The amount and color (and other physical characteristics) of your test sample would need to be discussed with your doctor, as there are too many variables for anyone to speculate what this small sample may indicate.
Here is a helpful article written by an EmpowHER Writer that will help you discuss this condition with your doctor: Pleural Effusion: Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor and Pleural Effusion: Four more questions to ask your doctor.
Please let us know what your test results are Tuesday, and we will be hoping for the best.
July 10, 2011 - 7:36pmThis Comment
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