How to identify pleural thickening
Disease description:
I've been feeling chest pain while working these past couple of days. After an examination, I found out it was due to thickened pleura. How can thickened pleura be identified?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Sun Qifeng
To diagnose pleural thickening, patients can go to the hospital for a chest CT scan or X-ray examination. These imaging tests can identify the underlying causes of pleural thickening. Patients with pleural thickening usually experience certain symptoms, such as fever, chills, and coughing; some may also have chest pain and difficulty breathing. Once detected, timely treatment should be initiated to prevent the condition from worsening.
