Diseases
pleural sclerosis
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Overview
Pleural sclerosis is indicated to obliterate the pleural space when one wants to prevent the recurrence of a spontaneous pneumothorax or the reaccumulation of a pleural effusion. Although many different agents ranging from antibiotics to antiseptics to antineoplastics to talc have been advocated, none is ideal.
Symptoms
- chest pain
- dry, nonproductive cough
- dyspnea (shortness of breath, or difficult, labored breathing)
- orthopnea (the inability to breathe easily unless the person is sitting up)
Causes
- heart failure
- pulmonary embolism
- cirrhosis
Risk factors
- post open heart surgery
- pneumonia
Diagnosis
- chest x-ray
- computed tomography (ct) scan of the chest
- ultrasound of the chest
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is pleural sclerosis?
Pleural sclerosis is indicated to obliterate the pleural space when one wants to prevent the recurrence of a spontaneous pneumothorax or the reaccumulation of a pleural effusion. Although many different agents ranging from antibiotics to antiseptics to antineoplastics to talc have been advocated, none is ideal.
What are the symptoms of pleural sclerosis?
chest pain, dry, nonproductive cough, dyspnea (shortness of breath, or difficult, labored breathing), orthopnea (the inability to breathe easily unless the person is sitting up)
What causes pleural sclerosis?
heart failure; pulmonary embolism; cirrhosis
Which medicines are used for pleural sclerosis?
bleomycin
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