Mesothalimia Second stage

.In the second stage, the two layers of the pleura are 
already affected by Mesothelioma. Take note, however, that in this stage, only one side of the body is affected. 




Normally, the pleura produces only small amount of
lubricating fluid that allows easy expanding and
contracting of the lungs. The excess fluid is absorbed by the blood and the lymph vessels so there's a balance between the amount of fluid produced and removed. During the second stage Mesothelioma, fluid starts to build up
between the membrane of the lungs and the membrane of the chest wall, resulting to pleural effusion. The increase in the volume of fluid produced 
causes shortness of breath and chest pain.




Other Mesothelioma cancer patients experience dry and persistent cough. Diagnosis of the 
pleural effusion is achieved through a chest x-ray.