Understanding Bilateral Pleural Effusion in a 17-Year-Old: A Clinical Insight Pleural effusion refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space—the thin cavity between the lungs and the chest wall. While it can occur due to various underlying conditions, bilateral pleural effusion in a young individual warrants thorough evaluation to determine the cause and guide appropriate management. Recently, a 17-year-old boy presented to Healing Touch Hospital with symptoms of shortness of breath, chest discomfort, and fatigue. Upon clinical examination, decreased breath sounds and dullness to percussion were noted on both sides of the…