Pneumothorax: Treatments
Abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity.
Part of: Pneumothorax
Treatment of Pneumothorax and Other Pleural Disorders
Pleurisy and other pleural disorders are treated with procedures, medicines, and other methods. The goals of treatment include:
Relieving symptoms Removing the fluid, air, or blood from the pleural space (if a large amount is present) Treating the underlying conditionRelieving Symptoms
To relieve pleurisy symptoms, your doctor may recommend:
Acetaminophen or anti-inflammatory medicines (such as ibuprofen) to control pain. Codeine-based cough syrups to control coughing. Lying on your painful side. This might make you more comfortable. Breathing deeply and coughing to clear mucus as the pain eases. Otherwise, you may develop pneumonia. Getting plenty of rest.Removing Fluid, Air, or Blood From the Pleural Space
Your doctor may recommend removing fluid, air, or blood from your pleural space to prevent a lung collapse.
The procedures used to drain fluid, air, or blood from the pleural space are similar… Read more about Pneumothorax: Treatments