How to treat pleural effusion

Update Date: 2023-08-31 Source: Network

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Pleural effusion is a disease related to the chest. When people feel chest pain or even feel very uncomfortable, they should pay more attention to it. It's a pity not to let the disease worsen because of their neglect. Let's talk about how to treat pleural effusion.

How to treat pleural effusion

First, the treatment of pleural effusion with medium or more volume can relieve or relieve the compression symptoms of lung and cardiovascular system, reduce Fibrinosis and pleural thickening, and reduce or avoid the possibility of affecting lung function. In addition, the treatment of pleural effusion can reduce the toxic symptoms of tuberculosis. The volume of fluid should not exceed 1000ml each time, and should not be too fast or too much, so as to avoid sudden drop of thoracic pressure and pulmonary edema after reexpansion.

Second: in case of dizziness, pale complexion, sweating, palpitation and cold limbs, the "pleural reaction" should be considered. The operation should be stopped immediately and the patient should lie flat. The changes of blood pressure and other symptoms should be closely observed. If necessary, 0.375g of Nikethamide should be injected intramuscularly or 0.5ml of 0.1% epinephrine should be injected subcutaneously.

Third: intrapleural injection of anti-tumor drugs: the pleural effusion is usually emptied by intercostal incision and drainage as far as possible, and anti-tumor drugs are injected through the drainage tube, such as cisplatin (cisplatin) 40-80mg, doxorubicin (adriamycin) 30mg, mitomycin 10-20mg, bleomycin 60mg, fluorouracil (5-fluorouracil) 750-1000mg, etc., which can not only kill cancer cells, but also cause pleural adhesion .

matters needing attention

When pleural effusion is found, it should be treated in time. Now medicine is more and more developed. As long as reasonable treatment is given, there is a chance to cure it. Therefore, patients should be positive and optimistic. In addition, they should pay more attention to emotions in their daily life and not stimulate diseases.