Pleural Disease

Overview of conditions affecting the pleura.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Respiratory

Clinical Guidelines

British Thoracic Society Guideline for pleural disease
National
British Thoracic Society Guideline for pleural disease
National
British Thoracic Society Guideline for pleural disease (2023)
Local
BTS Guideline for Pleural Disease
Local
BTS Guideline for Pleural Disease (2023)
Local
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis Diagnosis and Management: An Official American Thoracic Society/Japanese Respiratory Society Clinical Practice Guideline
Local
Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions. An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical Practice Guideline
Local
Workup of Pleural Effusion or Pleural Disease (ACR Appropriateness Criteria)
Local