Pleurisy Treatment in India

Sai Miller, a 28-year-old freelance graphic...

Sai Miller, a 28-year-old freelance graphic designer and avid rock climber, had been battling a persistent respiratory infection for two weeks. When a sharp, stabbing pain in her right side began with every breath, she initially dismissed it as a pulled muscle from climbing. However, the pain became so severe it took her breath away, forcing her to sleep propped up. Fearing she had a collapsed lung, she went to the ER. The internal medicine doctor, after listening to her chest and confirming decreased breath sounds, diagnosed pleurisy, inflammation of the lung lining, likely a complication from her infection. The doctor recommended a therapeutic thoracentesis to drain a small amount of fluid that had accumulated, relieving the pressure. The procedure, done under local anesthetic, was uncomfortable but quick; Sai felt immediate relief as the needle withdrew the fluid, allowing her to take her first deep, pain-free breath in days. Recovery involved rest, a course of anti-inflammatory medication, and antibiotics. Within a week, the sharp pain was gone, replaced by a dull ache that faded. Emotionally, Sai went from being terrified and feeling fragile, worried her active life was over, to feeling immense relief and gratitude. The experience gave her a new appreciation for her health and the simple act of breathing deeply.