PLEURAL EFFUSION : DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT Pleural effusion, the accumulation of excess serous fluid in the pleural cavity, requires timely diagnosis and management. The primary approach includes treating the underlying cause—be it TB, infection, malignancy, or heart failure, Nephrotic syndrome—alongside symptomatic relief. Thoracentesis (pleural tapping) remains the key procedure for both diagnosis and relief. It involves inserting a fine needle into the pleural space to drain excess fluid, easin