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Is Pleural Thickening Curable?
Question: Is pleural thickining curable....or their any medicines...or....exercises.
When i consult A Doctor he preffered me steroids....????
When i consult A Doctor he preffered me steroids....????
Brief Answer:
pleural thickening is old healed lesion.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
Pleural thickening is old healed lesion. It is not active lesion. It is actually fibrosis as a result of healing of past pleural inflammation.
As it is not a disease, no treatment is needed.
And no role of steroid for pleural thickening in modern medicine. Previously steroids were given but no improvement is seen in long term trials.
So no need for steroids.
And you can do deep breathing exercise for symptomatic relief, if you are symptomatic.
Otherwise no exercise or treatment is required.
Hope i have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
pleural thickening is old healed lesion.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
Pleural thickening is old healed lesion. It is not active lesion. It is actually fibrosis as a result of healing of past pleural inflammation.
As it is not a disease, no treatment is needed.
And no role of steroid for pleural thickening in modern medicine. Previously steroids were given but no improvement is seen in long term trials.
So no need for steroids.
And you can do deep breathing exercise for symptomatic relief, if you are symptomatic.
Otherwise no exercise or treatment is required.
Hope i have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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