How to treat pleural adhesions
Disease description:
My younger brother had pleurisy recently. After treatment, he keeps feeling chest tightness and occasionally experiences chest pain. Following an examination, he was diagnosed with pleural adhesions. May I ask how pleural adhesions are treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Sun Qifeng
The treatment for pleural adhesions depends on the severity of the condition. If a patient has mild pleural adhesions, symptoms may be relieved through increased physical activity and similar measures, without requiring specific medical intervention. However, moderate to severe pleural adhesions often necessitate surgical treatment, such as video-assisted thoracoscopic adhesion release. This procedure typically allows for quicker postoperative recovery, although there remains a certain risk of recurrence. It is recommended to undergo further detailed examinations to determine the extent of the condition and, under a doctor's guidance, choose the most appropriate treatment approach.
