What is pleural effusion

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Pleural effusion is usually referred to as hydrothorax, characterized by fever, need timely treatment, may form empyema. Let's see what pleural effusion is.

What is pleural effusion

First of all: any cause of pleural cavity appear too much liquid called pleural effusion, commonly known as pleural effusion. We often say that pleural effusion is actually pleural effusion.

Secondly, there is 3ml ~ 15ml liquid in the pleural cavity of normal people, which plays a lubricating role in breathing movement, but the amount of effusion in the pleural cavity is not fixed. Therefore, the situation of different patients is different, need to make clear the situation, so as to facilitate treatment.

Finally: inflammatory effusion is mostly exudative, often accompanied by chest pain and fever. Pleural effusion caused by heart failure is leakage. The right pleural effusion associated with liver abscess may be reactive pleurisy or empyema.

matters needing attention

Strengthen physique, improve disease resistance. Actively participate in various appropriate physical exercises, such as Taijiquan, Taijijian, qigong, etc., in order to enhance the physique and improve the disease resistance. Pay attention to life adjustment. To pay attention to the usual living environment must be dry, avoid eating too much cold food.