Treatment of pleurisy

The treatment of pleurisy includes treatment of causes (for the cause, such as anti-infection, anti-tuberculosis, anti-tumor, etc.) and symptomatic treatment (Relieve pain, fever and other symptoms), the specific treatment methods need to be determined according to the cause and patient conditions. The treatment of pleurisy mainly includes treatment for the cause and symptomatic treatment. Treatment for the cause of pleurisy, such as anti-infection, anti-tuberculosis, anti-tumor, etc. Symptomatic treatment is mainly to relieve the pain caused by pleurisy, fever and other symptoms. Treatment is key to the treatment of pleurisy. If pleurisy is caused by an infection, such as bacterial, viral or tuberculosis infection, the doctor will choose the appropriate antibiotics, antiviral drugs or anti-tuberculosis drugs depending on the type of infection. If pleurisy is caused by a tumor, a combination of surgical removal of the tumor, chemotherapy or radiation may be required. Symptomatic treatment can help relieve the discomfort caused by pleurisy. Pain is a common symptom of pleurisy, and depending on the severity of the pain, your doctor may prescribe painkillers, such as NSAIDs or opioids. Antipyretics, such as acetaminophen, can be used for fever. In addition, your doctor may advise you to rest, drink plenty of water, and maintain good nutrition to promote recovery. In addition to the above treatments, doctors may also personalize treatment according to the patient's specific conditions. For example, patients with high pleural effusion may need pleural puncture or closed drainage to drain the fluid. For patients with breathing difficulties, supportive treatment such as oxygen therapy or mechanical ventilation may be required. During treatment, patients should actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment plan, take medicine on time, check regularly, and pay attention to rest and nutrition. If symptoms worsen or new discomfort occurs, inform the doctor in time. It should be noted that the treatment of pleurisy varies according to the cause, so detailed examination and diagnosis are needed before treatment to determine the cause and develop an individualized treatment plan. In addition, for some special groups, such as pregnant women, children, the elderly, etc., the treatment may need to be adjusted according to their physical condition. Therefore, in the treatment of pleurisy, should follow the doctor's advice, and in the doctor's guidance for treatment.