Pleural mesothelioma affects the lining of the chest. Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma may include:
The early signs of mesothelioma are often similar to pneumonia with symptoms including coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, and a buildup of fluid. The right lung is the most commonly affected, occurring around 60%, while symptoms in both lungs are rare at 5% of the time. Mesothelioma symptoms are not limited to the above.
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