In our country the most common cause of collection of water inside the chest is a tubercular or T.B. infection, which causes a strong reaction (activity) on the surface of the lung. The other common causes of collection of water inside the chest are infection, pneumonia, lung abscess and the disease of bronchiectasis.
Dr. K. K. Pandey is a Senior Consultant in Thoracic & Endothoracic Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, with 30+ years’ experience in lung cancer surgery, chest tumors, pleural diseases, VATS, esophageal surgery and minimally invasive thoracic procedures. He is also a dedicated health writer and educator.