Importance of Diet

Pleural effusion is a medical condition in which there’s an excess accumulation of fluid surrounding the lungs, typically due to infection (e.g., TB, pneumonia), heart condition, cancer, or kidney/liver problems. While primary treatment depends on the cause, diet is introduced as a secondary aid by:

• Controlling fluid accumulation
• Reducing inflammation
• Boosting lung and immune function
• Providing energy and strength to regain strength

Goals of the Diet

• Limit salt and high-sodium foods to reduce fluid accumulation
• Provide sufficient protein for healing & immunity
• Include anti-inflammatory and antioxidant foods
• Maintain respiratory health with vitamins & minerals
• Hydrate without fluid excess

Daily Diet Chart for Pleural Effusion

Recommended Foods in Pleural Effusion 

1. Protein Foods (for healing & for immunity building)

• Legumes: moong dal, masoor dal, tur dal
• Paneer, tofu, milk (low-fat)
• Eggs, chicken, fish

2. Anti Inflammatory Foods

• Turmeric, ginger, garlic, tulsi, cinnamon
• Flaxseeds, walnuts, chia seeds

3. Antioxidant Rich Fruits & Vegetables

• Fruits: papaya, guava, apple, pomegranate, amla
• Vegetables: spinach, beetroot, carrots, lauki, pumpkin, broccoli

4. Fluids (in moderation, as prescribed by doctor)

• Warm water, coconut water (if potassium levels are normal), fresh juices, soups

Foods to Avoid in Pleural Effusion

• High-salt foods: pickles, papad, chips, packaged snacks
• Fried & oily foods – pakoras, samosas, fast food
• Excess sugar – sweets, cold drinks, packaged juices
• Carbonated & caffeinated drinks – soda, cola, strong coffee
• Red meat & processed meat – cause inflammation
• Alcohol & smoking – harm lung and immunity

Lifestyle Tips

• Follow low-salt diet to prevent fluid buildup
• Take frequent small meals instead of heavy meals
• Exercise with mild respiratory exercises and yoga (as per doctor’s advice)
• Raise the head while sleeping for easy breathing
• Take fluids as per doctor’s advice (sometimes restricted in heart/kidney-related effusion)
• Take sunlight exposure for Vitamin D

Effusion diet must be salt-free, protein-enriched, antioxidant-enriched, and anti-inflammatory in composition with avoidance of fried, processed, and sodium-rich foods. Simple meals of dal, khichdi, lauki, spinach, beetroot, curd, chicken stew, and fish may help in healing. In combination with medical care and life management, this diet prefers reduction of fluid retention, boosting of immunity, and free breathing.

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