Pleural fluid fills up the space between the pleural membranes. Pleura is a protective outer layer that separates our lungs from the chest wall. It has two layers with a space between them known as pleural space. This is where we see the pleural fluid and it keeps the plural membranes moist and lubricated.
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What cause pain in the chest while taking TB treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a stabbing pain in the chest while taking TB treatment with four types of drugs (DOTS) since one and a half months. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This pain can be due to fluid in the pleural space, due to pleurisy or due to a cardiac cause. I suggest you take tablet Combiflam (Ibuprofen and Paracetamol), twice a day for five days. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicines wit... Read Full »