Question
How should pediatric pleural thickening be handled?
Answer
The patient’s physical examination revealed pleural thickening as a sequelae of tuberculous pleurisy, which is a type of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. The majority of such patients cannot be found to have tuberculosis bacteria. Since the patient still has a small amount of pleural effusion, even if tuberculosis bacteria are not found, antituberculous treatment should be administered. There are many factors that can affect a child’s respiratory system. If a child is diagnosed with pediatric respiratory system issues, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for timely treatment, assist with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention to not allow children to develop picky eating habits and should have a balanced diet.