Are pleural plaques serious?
Are pleural plaques serious? Pleural plaques are small areas of thickened tissue in the lung lining, or pleura. They typically develop 20 – 30 years after prolonged asbestos exposure. Pleural plaques are usually benign and do not require treatment. Patients with pleural plaques can live for many years without any serious health problems. What is the treatment for pleural plaques? Treating pleural plaques There is no need to treat pleural plaques and they cannot be removed. If you smoke, you should seek help to quit. This will reduce your chances of developing a smoking-related lung disease such as chronic obstructive...