For ascites, diuretic and sodium restriction are indicated to reduce the fluid overload.

对于腹水，建议使用利尿剂、限制钠的摄入以减少体液超负荷。

Small transudative pleural effusions resulting from heart failure may be treated with diuretics and sodium restriction, whereas larger pleural effusions due to an oncologic process might require draining with a tube.

对于心力衰竭形成的少量漏出液，可给利尿剂及限制钠盐摄入，而对于由肿瘤侵犯胸膜导致的大量胸腔积液，则可能需要插管引流。