THORACENTESIS IN INDIA

Thoracentesis is a process to remove excess fluid from the pleural space to help you breathe easier. Pleural space is the small area between your lungs and chest wall. Normally, this space is filled with approximately 4 teaspoons of fluid, but some conditions such as pneumonia, lung diseases can cause more fluid to enter the space. This condition is called Pleural effusion. Extra fluid can put excess pressure on your lungs and causes difficulty in breathing. Therefore, thoracentesis is performed to help determine the cause of pleural effusion and to remove extra fluid in order to ease any shortness of breath or pain in the lungs.