Has anyone had this? I had this done over three weeks ago and I am still getting some discomfort, especially at night when I can't sleep on the side affected. Just wondered how long it takes to 'heal' Many thanks in advance.
Thanks for replying. I was breathless and had an xray which showed fluid on my lung. A drain was inserted (in for five days) over two litres of fluid was drained.
[ when I broke a rib - I cdnt lie on it for weeks
but when I had a pleural effusion for a completely different reason to you, it drained naturally when I started tmt for the underlying cause]
I have not had a pleural effusion but have had a chest drain many times to drain air leaks (not fluid). The pain after removal can last quite some time, you may find it still gives you the odd twinge several months from now.