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Pleurisy

Written by - Dr. Pavithra, BDS , Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Checked by - Dr. Krishanga, BDS

Last Updated on Jun 11, 2021

References:

Pleural Disorders - (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/pleurisy)
Buttaro TM, Trybulski J, Bailey PP, Sandberg-Cook J. Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice 4^th edition

Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Lakshmy Venkiteswaran

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Mar 25, 2015
Last Updated on Jun 11, 2021

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