How to treat pleural thickening and adhesion at both lung apices
Disease description:
While accompanying a friend to the hospital for a prenatal checkup, I decided to get examined as well due to feeling unwell, and the results revealed thickening and adhesion of the pleura in both lungs. How should this condition be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Sun Qifeng
When diffuse pleural thickening and adhesions in both lungs are detected, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Following a doctor's instructions, treatment with antibiotic medications such as roxithromycin or levofloxacin can help improve the aforementioned symptoms. For more severe cases, under medical guidance, inhalation of corticosteroid drugs such as budesonide or terbutaline via nebulization may also be used to effectively alleviate the condition.
