How to treat pulmonary hydrops in the elderly

For the treatment of pulmonary hydrops in the elderly, it is necessary to clarify the cause of pulmonary hydrops. First, closed pleural drainage is needed to reduce the pressure of pleural effusion on the lungs, and at the same time, biochemical and routine examination of pleural effusion is done to clarify the specific cause, and then targeted treatment is carried out. If pulmonary hydrops is caused by bacterial infection, antibiotics are needed for anti-infection treatment, such as cephalosporins or quinolones. After infection control, diuretic and detumescent drugs can be given, such as furosemide. For tuberculous pleural effusion, fluid withdrawal and antituberculous therapy should be given. For neoplastic pleural effusion, anti-neoplastic therapy should be given. For cardiogenic pleural effusion, diuretic and cardiac load relief therapy should be given.