Lung scraping, or thoracentesis, involves the removal of fluid or air from the space between the chest wall and the lungs. In some cases, doctors may perform the procedure on people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is not a standard treatment for COPD, but it may be necessary if a person has pleural effusion or empyema. This article looks at COPD and lung scraping in more detail. It explains who may need the procedure and discusses the risks, preparation, and aftercare. It also outlines other procedures for COPD. Lung scraping involves removing air or excess fluid from the pleural space. The pleural space is the area between the lungs and the chest wall. The medical term for lung scraping is thoracentesis. Doctors perform the procedure for therapeutic reasons or diagnostic purposes. Therapeutic thoracentesis helps decrease the shortness of breath and pain that result from the pressure of the fluid on the lungs. It typically involves the removal of a large volu...
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