Signs Reduced movement of the ribcage during breathing, reduced breath sounds on the affected side(s), and a dull feeling when the chest is pressed are common signs observed during examination for<unk> . Sharp chest pain with deep breaths or coughing may be seen in some cases. Severe cases of<unk>  can lead to respiratory failure due to inadequate ventilation and cause abnormally high levels of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream. Chest X-ray showing bilateral fibrosis and pleural thickening in infection with non-tuberculosis mycobacteria. Symptoms The condition only causes symptoms if the visceral pleura is affected. Although<unk>  may not cause any symptoms, people affected by the disorder may report shortness of breath. Persistent, recurrent pleural effusions are a possible symptom, caused by the persistent cavity formed by the hardening pleura around the original fluid collection. Shortness of breath tends to develop gradually and may worsen over time. Less commonly,<unk>  may cause chest discomfort or a dry cough.<unk>  may occur as a complication of other diseases. Symptoms of the underlying problem are sometimes seen, for example, fever in cases of empyema.
Fibrothorax
Hydrothorax
Urinothorax
Pleurisy
Chylothorax
Hemothorax
Pleural empyema
Pneumothorax