How is pneumothorax pleural effusion treated

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Pleural effusion is a common surgical disease, common in severe trauma, or hemothorax and some other infectious diseases. If pleural effusion occurs in the elderly, it is best to take conservative treatment. Because the elderly are more vulnerable. However, it can also be judged according to the specific situation. In fact, the main treatment of pleural effusion is drainage. The thoracic closed drainage tube was placed. If there are other injuries, surgery is needed to repair the damaged tissue. Pleural effusion is not a serious disease. However, if pleural effusion occurred, we should pay attention to avoid trauma to avoid recurrence.

How is pneumothorax pleural effusion treated

First: the main symptoms of pleural effusion is chest pain, chest tightness. And the pain is persistent. If there is progressive bleeding, the pain will increase. At the same time, the patient will have dyspnea. If pleural effusion complicated with infection, the patient will appear empyema.

Second: the main method of pleural effusion examination is the use of X-ray examination, through X-ray we can find that the patient's chest has some unknown liquid. It can also be diagnosed by puncture. We can also send the puncture fluid to the laboratory. See if the patient has empyema.

Third: the main treatment of pleural effusion is closed thoracic drainage. Drain all the excess fluid from the patient's chest. If the patient does not continue to bleed. And the color of the drainage fluid. Shape. The amount is gradually normal. It shows that the patient's pleural effusion is recovering. But patients who have had pleural effusion will be more vulnerable to prevent recurrence.

matters needing attention

Patients with pleural effusion should drink more water to ensure adequate sleep and rest time. This can help patients absorb more nutrition and water. Patients with pleural effusion should stay in a semi sitting position, which can help reduce the burden of dyspnea and heart.