Pulmonary effusion generally refers to a buildup of fluid in the pleural cavity, and the severity of drainage needs to be determined by the condition. If the pleural effusion is caused by infection or trauma and needs to be drained, it is generally not serious. If the pleural effusion is caused by malignant tumor, it is a serious situation. It is recommended that the patient actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment to relieve the symptoms.
The causes of pleural effusion can be divided into infectious, tumor, traumatic pleural effusion, etc. Patients may have symptoms such as dyspnea, chest tightness and chest pain. Thoracentesis treatment, intercostal tube drainage, pleural fixation and other treatments are usually available. Whether the drainage of pleural effusion is serious or not is mainly judged according to the cause of the disease.
If the pleural effusion is caused by infectious or traumatic factors, drainage is not particularly serious. However, if the pleural effusion is caused by malignant tumors, the drainage of pleural effusion is a more serious situation. It is recommended that the patient be actively treated by a doctor.