… out how mesothelioma is diagnosed and what to expect from the tests you may have. We also explain the stages of … by your GP.  If the X-ray shows anything unusual, like fluid on the lungs or thickening of the space surrounding … a thin needle through your skin and into the pleural space around your lungs. They will use an ultrasound scan to find …

… treatment Find out how mesothelioma is treated and the different treatment options that might be available to … a thin needle through your skin and into the pleural space around your lungs. They use an ultrasound scan to find the … they make a small cut and put the needle in to remove the fluid. A pleural tap does not stop fluid building up again. …

… diagnosed? A doctor can often diagnose pneumonia based on the symptoms and by checking your chest. But you may need to … lungs and ribcage, become inflamed, leading to chest pain. fluid on the lungs – up to 2 in 5 people in hospital with bacterial pneumonia develop fluid around the lung, called a pleural effusion . In most cases, …

… a full recovery from pneumonia. On this page, find out what you can do to help your recovery. On this page … contact your GP or call 111 . If you or someone you know is struggling to breathe or has collapsed, call 999 . If the … lungs. Pneumonia sometimes causes scarring of the lungs, known as pulmonary fibrosis. We have support for people …