2006-11-15 07:45:16 · 8 answers · asked by Rosalind H 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
In the space between the pleura, NOT in the lungs...outside the lungs! Te pleura lines the outside of the lungs and the inside of the chest wall (giving a smooth surface for the lung movment when breathing) .
2006-11-15 07:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
pleural fluid is located in the lungs. It is called pleurisy. It can develop from several different causes. Asthma for example, smoking , flu, even a cold can be a contributor. It is the building up of fluid caused by an infection in the lungs. It can affect one or both lungs and causes the person to have a problem breathing, depending on how severe the infection is. Sometimes the body can fight it off, but most of the time it has to be treated with antibiotics.
2006-11-15 16:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by newbie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pleural Fluid is located in the space between the lungs. The lungs are surrounded by 2 membranes called the pleurae. The outer pleura is attached to the chest wall and is known as the Parietal Pleura. The inner one is attached to the lung and other visceral tissues and is known as the Visceral Pleura. In between the two is a thin space known as the pleural cavity or pleural space. It is filled with pleural fluid, a serous fluid produced by the pleura. This fluid lubricates the pleural surfaces and allows the layers of the pleura to slide against each other easily during respiration(breathing). It also provides the surface tension that keeps the lung surface in contact with the chest wall.
2006-11-15 15:47:45 · answer #3 · answered by Kristin M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Huggywell nailed this answer. Big thumbs up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pleurisy is not in the lungs. It is an inflammation of the of the lining between the lungs and the chest wall, it can also be caused by a lack of fluid. This is called pleural rub. Do a little research before posting answers.
2006-11-15 15:53:50 · answer #4 · answered by U can't b serious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pleural fluid is the fluid that is located in the lungs to keep your lung walls from sticking together like a collapse brown bag.. Without it the lung walls would stick together and you wouldn't be able to take a breath, nothing to expand...
2006-11-15 15:48:24 · answer #5 · answered by tmjf461 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Pleral fluid is located in the chest cavity.
2006-11-15 16:09:32 · answer #6 · answered by JOHN M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the pleura = lungs!
2006-11-15 15:46:51 · answer #7 · answered by carmenPI 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In your lungs?
2006-11-15 15:46:36 · answer #8 · answered by Sir Sidney Snot 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋