What can be done to diagnose pleurisy?

Pleurisy is a thoracic surgical disease, usually caused by pneumonia, tuberculosis and other factors. The main symptoms after the disease are cough, chest pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath, dyspnea, etc. It is recommended to diagnose and treat as soon as possible when these symptoms are found. So what kind of examination can detect pleurisy?

1. Laboratory examination:

Laboratory tests can be used to diagnose pleurisy. This test includes blood tests and pleural effusion tests. If there is disease, it can be found that the number of white blood cells is significantly increased during the examination and the pleural effusion culture result is positive. Through these conditions, pleurisy can be effectively diagnosed.

2. Chest X-ray examination:

Chest X-ray is also a method for diagnosing pleurisy. It is a commonly used imaging examination. If the costophrenic angle is found to be blunt and the pleural effusion is significantly increased during the examination, the condition can basically be diagnosed.

3. Chest CT examination:

Chest CT scan is also a method of diagnosing pleurisy. This examination measure is widely used in clinical practice. It is more sensitive than X-rays, can quickly clear the disease, does not cause any pain to the body, and has a relatively high accuracy rate.

4. Magnetic resonance imaging examination:

Magnetic resonance imaging is also a method for diagnosing pleurisy. This diagnostic measure has a relatively high resolution and can clearly see the specific situation of the pleura, and can also clarify the extent of inflammation's invasion of surrounding tissues, which is helpful for subsequent treatment.

The above are four methods of checking pleurisy. It is recommended that when pleurisy lesions occur, you should actively go to a professional hospital and make a correct diagnosis according to the doctor's guidance. After the diagnosis is clear, the treatment method should be carefully selected. In daily life, we should maintain sufficient rest time, maintain a good emotional state, and exercise appropriately. We should also pay attention to diet and try to eat high-protein, high-calorie foods.