Pleural mesothelioma<\/a> is a rare cancer of the lung lining (pleura) that\u2019s caused by asbestos exposure. Because of how slowly the disease develops, patients may not have any symptoms for 10 to 50 years after they\u2019re exposed to asbestos.<\/p>\n The most common symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are caused by\u00a0fluid buildup around the lungs<\/strong>, also known as pleural effusion. More than 80% of pleural mesothelioma cases start with pleural effusion, according to a 2022 report in Pathology International<\/em>.<\/p>\n People with pleural effusion<\/a> usually experience shortness of breath<\/strong> that gets worse when lying down or during physical activity.<\/p>\n Other common pleural mesothelioma symptoms include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n Although there may be some overlap, pleural mesothelioma symptoms usually differ from those of peritoneal mesothelioma and pericardial mesothelioma.<\/p>\n\n
Symptoms of Pleural Mesothelioma vs. Other Types<\/h3>\n