Fluid Draining Treatment
Fluid draining is a common treatment option for pleural effusion. This procedure involves draining excess fluids from your chest cavity by inserting a small tube or needle into the chest area. Your doctor will give you a local anesthetic before starting to reduce discomfort. You would feel some discomfort or pain at the injected site after that. However, certain medications can be prescribed to alleviate the sensations. You would need this procedure a few times when fluid accumulates again.[6]
