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Lung symptoms Treatments

Lung symptoms: Treatments

Some of the possible treatments for Lung symptoms from various sources may include:

  • Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the pleural effusion
  • Therapeutic aspiration may be sufficient; larger effusions may require insertion of an intercostal drain
  • Talc
  • Bleomycin
  • Surgical pleurodesis
  • Doxycycline
  • Chemotherapy

Treatments for Causes of Lung symptoms

Review the treatment information pages for various causes of Lung symptoms:

More causes: not all possible causes for Lung symptoms are listed above; for a full list refer to causes of Lung symptoms.

Treatment Notes

Only your doctor can advise whether any of these treatments are appropriate for your specific medical situation. Always discuss all treatment options with your doctor before making a decision, including whether to start or discontinue any treatment plan.

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