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\nHow your pleural disorder is treated depends on what type of pleural disorder you have and how severe it is. Some pleural disorders go away without treatment. Others will require a procedure to remove air, fluid, or other material from the pleural space. The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and treat the underlying condition.
\nYour doctor may recommend medicine to treat symptoms or causes of your pleural disorder, including:
\nYour doctor may perform one or more procedures to treat a pleural disorder. Many of these procedures are performed using ultrasound.
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