________ is a condition in which there is an excessive build-up of fluid in the pleural space between the parietal and visceral pleura.
A)Pneumothorax
B)Pleural effusion
C)Pulmonary edema
D)Empyema

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Pleural effusion is a condition in which there is an excessive build-up of fluid in the pleural space between the parietal and visceral pleura. Pneumothorax is a condition in which air enters the pleural space, causing the lung to collapse. Pulmonary edema is a condition in which there is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the lungs. Empyema is a collection of pus in the pleural space.

________ Is a Condition in Which There Is an Excessive