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Treatment aims to: | Treatment aims to: | ||
*Remove the fluid. | *Remove the fluid. | ||
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*Treating the cause of the fluid buildup. | *Treating the cause of the fluid buildup. | ||
*Therapeutic [[thoracentesis]]. | *Therapeutic [[thoracentesis]]. | ||
Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the pleural effusion. | Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the pleural effusion. | ||
In some cases, the following may be done: | In some cases, the following may be done: | ||
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[[Category:Intensive care medicine]] | [[Category:Intensive care medicine]] | ||
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Medical Therapy
Treatment aims to:
- Remove the fluid.
- Prevent fluid from building up again.
- Treating the cause of the fluid buildup.
- Therapeutic thoracentesis.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the pleural effusion. In some cases, the following may be done:
- Chemotherapy.
- Putting medication into the chest that prevents fluid from building up again after it is drained.