How to treat pleural adhesions after pneumonectomy

Pleural adhesions after pneumonectomy can be treated by general treatment, drug therapy, surgical treatment and other methods.

1. General treatment

patients should pay attention to enhancing nutrition in their lives. They can properly intake high protein foods such as eggs, milk, soy products, fresh vegetables, fruits and other vitamin-rich foods, which can help the body repair and improve the phenomenon to a certain extent.

2. Drug treatment

patients can use prednisone, dexamethasone, betamethasone and other drugs as prescribed to help control inflammation in the human body. It can also promote the absorption of effusion and help the recovery of the disease.

3. Surgical treatment of

patients with severe pleural adhesions may need adhesion lysis to improve the quality of life of patients.