Pelvic effusion is the accumulation of fluid between the tissues that surround the lungs and is a manifestation of other respiratory diseases. The symptoms of pleural effusion are:
- Pain in the chest, which worsens on breathing
- Fever
- Dry cough
- Shortness of breath, which worsens when the subject lies
When diagnosing the disease, the doctor should prescribe medications that eliminate excess fluid from the lungs and must discover their causes so that they can be treated as well. Depending on the amount of fluid in the lung, drainage may be necessary. of a surgical procedure under local anesthesia. This liquid should be sent for laboratory research.
The pleural effusion can be of cardiovascular, pulmonary cause and even infections and diseases like cancer, rheumatological diseases, among other causes.
Drainage results in relieving tiredness to the patient.
During treatment, it is normal for the individual to be hospitalized for a few days.
