How long does pleural effusion need to be treated?

Question
Hello doctor,
I have pleural effusion due to bacterial infection. So the doctor asked me how long it takes to treat pleural effusion? Normally, how many times do you need to drain the fluid? Thank you doctor.
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Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Ngoc Bach - Department of General Internal Medicine, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “How long does pleural effusion need to be treated? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Pleural effusion caused by an infection is an infection that can lead to complications when there are complications: bacteremia, pleural effusion. So you should see your doctor for specific advice. Methods of treatment with antibiotics. Aspiration pleural effusion is intended to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
When aspirating pleural fluid, doctors will monitor pleural fluid through ultrasound to decide the next time. If the pleural effusion is large, several times of aspiration should be performed. However, some cases of pleural fluid thickening or thickening may require intervention in a number of procedures: drainage, surgery.
If you still have questions about pleural effusion, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!

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