Which lung drain method wins? study pits manual suction against gravity

This study tested two methods for draining excess fluid from around the lungs (pleural effusion) in 60 adults with severe shortness of breath. One group had fluid removed by a doctor using a manual syringe (active aspiration), while the other let fluid drain out by gravity. Researchers measured how long each method took, how much fluid was removed, and how much pain or cough patients experienced. The goal is to find which technique is more efficient and comfortable for patients.