What does adhesion of the pleura at both lung apices mean?
Disease description:
My younger sister has been saying for the past couple of days that she feels short of breath. After going to the hospital for an examination, the results showed pleural adhesions in the bilateral lung regions and apical pleural adhesions. What does this mean?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Sun Qifeng
Pleural adhesions at both lung apices may be caused by pneumonia or tuberculosis. Additionally, such adhesions can also occur in cases of tuberculous pleurisy. When pleural adhesions between the lungs are present, further medical examinations at a hospital are necessary to determine the underlying cause, followed by targeted treatment under a physician's guidance.
