What are the main things that can cause pleural effusion and how do exudate and transudate differ? Can you share more details on this?

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I'm dealing with a weird issue where I cough up this jelly-like stuff that comes from deep in my chest. In the mornings, my spit has these dark brown-black specks and its a bit thicker than usual. Im 23 and used to smoke a lot but quit about two months ago because of this. I do have acid reflux, but its mostly under control. I'm worried and can't figure out why this is happening, and sometimes it's so thick that it makes me vomit. What could be going on?

Yes that could be due to GERD ,continue using PPIs and consume bland diet and have adequate rest this will help you

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I'm experiencing some issues with my breathing. When I'm lying down, it's really hard to breathe and my chest feels tight. But as soon as I get up, it almost goes back to normal. I'm also having a weird cough that feels really dense and kind of stringy. What could be causing this, and should I be concerned?

take syrup ascoril twice a day for 1 week

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I've been waking up in the middle of the night feeling breathless, and sometimes this happens after I eat too. I don't get it because I have a pretty sedentary lifestyle, but so do a lot of other people, and they don't seem to deal with this. What could be causing these breathless episodes? Should I be worried?

stop spicy food , drink warm water , do pulmonary function test

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