Treatment of Pleura

TREATMENT OF PLEURA

Treatment of pleura. Pleura is a thin layer that lines the inside of your chest and your lungs.. When you breathe, the fluid in the pleural space the area between them allows them to move smoothly together, much like oil in a machine. In contrast, when one or both layers swell, they painfully rub against one another.

TREATMENT OF PLEURA

An inflammation of the pleura, the lining of your lungs, is called pleurisy, and it causes excruciating chest pains. When you cough or breathe, the pain usually gets worse. Pleurisy is frequently caused by lung disorders, autoimmune diseases, and bacterial or viral infections. Certain causes of chest pain can be fatal. When experiencing chest pains, visit the closest emergency room.

Symptoms

The primary sign of pleurisy is a sharp, stabbing, or knife-like chest pain that originates in one location, gets worse when you breathe deeply or cough, and occasionally spreads to your shoulder or back. You may also experience shortness of breath, coughing, fever, and extreme fatigue.

Causes

autoimmune conditions like familial Mediterranean fever, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus.
diseases of the lungs or pleura, including asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung cancer, and tuberculosis.
trauma or chest surgery.
A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot in the lung.
inflammation of the colon.
sickle cell illness.
Some drugs, such as procainamide, isoniazid, and hydralazine.

Pleurisy that is brought on by a virus may resolve itself as you recover from your illness. Before pleurisy improves, more serious underlying causes (such cancer or other disorders) must be treated.

Treatment

Medication for infection: If an infection is the cause of your pleurisy, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics or antifungal drugs; medication to relieve symptoms; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or corticosteroids for pain; and fluid draining: Your doctor may perform thoracentesis, which is the removal of fluid from your lungs, to help relieve your pain.

Complications

In addition to pleurisy, you might also suffer partial lung collapse

Pleural effusion: an excess of fluid surrounding the lungs.
Empyema is the accumulation of pus around your lungs.

Prevention

Although you cannot predict whether an illness or injury will result in pleurisy, you can lower your risk by: Quitting smoking; managing underlying disorders including lung or autoimmune diseases; and washing your hands to help avoid bacterial or viral infections.

If you suffer from pleurisy, you might wish to question your doctor:
Why am I experiencing pleurisy?
Do I need to think about genetic testing?
Should I quit taking my medication or switch it if it caused my pleurisy?
Do I have an increased chance of developing other lung conditions?
How can I manage my discomfort at home?
What symptoms should I watch out for in the event of complications?
Will I experience pleurisy again?

Summary

Pleurisy can cause excruciating, stabbing aches that are difficult to tolerate. You don’t have to endure the suffering. Work with your healthcare physician to develop a pain management strategy that suits you as you address the underlying cause of your pleurisy. Pleurisy is not the only major cause of chest pain. Visit your local emergency room if you’re experiencing inexplicable chest pain.