what happen withthe pleural area in our lung has water
Pleural effusion occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space (the space between the two layers of the pleura). It is commonly known as water on the lungs.. It is characterized by shortness of breath, chest pain, gastric discomfort (dyspepsia), and cough.manating from or pertaining to the pleura. pleural effusion. accumulation of fluid in the space between the membrane encasing the lung and that lining the thoracic cavity. The normal pleural space contains only a small amount of fluid to prevent friction as the lung expands and deflates.