Overview
The pleura is the thin lining between the lungs and chest wall. Fluid, air, infection or tumours in this space can cause breathlessness and chest pain.
Who it may help
- People with fluid around the lungs
- People with a collapsed lung
- People with infection in the pleural space (empyema)
- People with pleural thickening or tumours
Treatment options
Options include ultrasound-guided drainage, chest drains, pleural biopsy, thoracoscopy, pleurodesis and long-term drainage catheters.
What to expect
Tests include chest X-ray, ultrasound, CT and analysis of pleural fluid. Treatment depends on the cause.
At KIH
KIH's pulmonology and thoracic surgery teams diagnose and treat pleural conditions.
This information is for general education. Your doctor will explain whether this treatment is suitable for you, and its benefits and risks. For a medical emergency, call +92-51-8446666 or go to the nearest emergency department.
