Slight thickening of the pleura on both sides and the presence of lung nodules require treatment.
Pleura is a membranous structure, affected by lesions, fibrin deposits and granulation tissue proliferation cause pleural thickening.
The thickening of pleura on both sides is mostly considered to have bacterial infection, and inflammation stimulates the thickening of pleura. Tuberculous pleurisy caused by tuberculosis can also thicken the pleura. Also, diffuse mesothelioma can cause pleural thickening. Regardless of the cause, pleural thickening requires aggressive treatment.
Lung nodules need to be initially judged as benign or malignant based on the size, shape, and location of the nodule, and puncture biopsy is done if necessary, and further treatment is done based on the nature of the nodule.
Therefore, pleural thickening with lung nodules requires active treatment.