1 of 2 DESCRIPTION Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) was fi rst described in 1964 by Samman and White, who noted the association of nail discolouration and leg oedema. 1 Emerson added pleural effusion as the third element of YNS. 2 Hiller et al reported that the respiratory manifestations are diverse and include pleural effusion, bronchiectasis, rhinosinusitis, chronic cough and recurrent lung infecti...
