Pleurisy treatment
Pleurisy (pleuritis) is an inflammatory condition of the pleural membranes that surround the lungs, accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, and accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity. The disease may develop as an independent condition or as a complication of infectious, autoimmune, or oncological disorders. Treatment is aimed at eliminating the underlying cause, relieving symptoms, and preventing complications.
When is treatment for pleurisy required?
- Sharp chest pain that worsens during breathing.
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
- Fever, weakness, chills, and increased fatigue.
- Detection of pleural effusion on chest X-ray or ultrasound.
- Dry cough or a feeling of chest tightness.
How is pleurisy treated?
- Diagnosis and pulmonologist consultation – includes chest X-ray, pleural ultrasound, pleural fluid analysis, and chest CT scan.
- Etiotropic therapy – antibiotics, antiviral, or anti-tuberculosis medications are prescribed depending on the cause of pleurisy.
- Anti-inflammatory therapy – nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and glucocorticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation.
- Pleural drainage (thoracentesis) – removal of fluid or pus from the pleural cavity to relieve breathing and reduce inflammation.
- Physiotherapy and breathing exercises – help improve lung ventilation and prevent pleural adhesions.
Main treatment methods
- Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory therapy – aimed at eliminating infection and reducing inflammation.
- Removal of pleural effusion – performed via puncture or drainage.
- Supportive medication – analgesics and antipyretics to control pain and fever.
- Oxygen therapy – used in cases of significant respiratory failure.
- Pulmonary rehabilitation – includes breathing exercises and physiotherapy techniques.
Advantages of pleurisy treatment in Belarus
- Rapid control of the inflammatory process.
- Restoration of normal breathing and prevention of pleural adhesions.
- Reduced risk of recurrence and complications.
- Personalized treatment approach based on the underlying cause of pleurisy.
Treatment is provided in specialized pulmonology clinics equipped with modern diagnostic tools, pleural drainage techniques, and evidence-based medical therapies, ensuring high effectiveness and rapid recovery of respiratory function.
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