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Understanding Drugs Acting on Pleural and Extra-Pleural Diseases in Humans
Abstract
Pleural and extra pleural diseases encompass a wide range of conditions impacting the tissues surrounding the lungs. These diseases can be debilitating and often need medical intervention. Pleural diseases include Pleural effusion, Pneumothorax, Pleural infections and Pleural thickening. Examples for Extra_ Pleural Diseases are meso thelioma, asbestos, empyema and pleural plaques. Finally it is concluded that drugs play an important role in the management of Pleural and extra_ Pleural diseases, ranging from reducing fluid accumulation and inflammation to targeting cancer cells and managing symptoms.
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