Treatment

Question 1

If Tb

Answer 1

• If tuberculosis: Antitubercular therapy. Prednisolone 20 to 30 mg daily for 4 to 6 weeks,
especially in large effusion.

Question 2

If parapneumonic

Answer 2

Aspiration of fluid, repeated if necessary. Antibiotic should be given.

Question 3

If malignancy

Answer 3

Treatment given accordingly

Question 4

Treatment of primary disease

Answer 4

CLD, CCF, Nephrotic syndrome etc

Question 5

How much fluid should be drawn at a time

Answer 5

Up to 1500 ml. If more there is risk of reexpansion pulmonary edema