Bilateral pleural thickening is usually harmless if it is mild, but in more severe cases it may affect the respiratory function of the lungs.
Bilateral pleural thickening is mainly caused by pleural lesions that lead to fibrin deposits and granulomatous tissue proliferation, and usually occurs at the angle of the costal diaphragm, which leads to a weakening of diaphragmatic movement here.
For mild bilateral pleural thickening, if the patient has no discomfort, usually no special treatment is needed, and some patients may feel chest tightness, usually through the compensation of the symptoms tend to gradually reduce or disappear, generally does not produce too much harm.
For serious bilateral pleural thickening, it may affect the respiratory function, and if it is accompanied by thoracic deformity, it may need surgical treatment, such as pleurodesis.
Bilateral pleural restrictive thickening should be further improved under the guidance of the doctor, to clarify the cause of the disease and treat the cause.