This book comprehensively reviews the recent developments of natural polymers for drug delivery systems in various lung disorders. The initial chapter provides a brief introduction to lung diseases with a focus on the current landscape of natural polymers and trends in understanding the disease pathology. Several chapters of the book devoted to the latest technologies and advances in drug delivery systems include practical solutions on designing more effective drug delivery systems based on natural polymers that can be used in the management of lung diseases. Further, the book presents biodegradable and bio-reducible- natural polymers- based drug delivery systems for lung diseases. Towards the end, the book examines future prospects and challenges of natural polymers-based drug delivery systems in combating lung diseases. This book is useful for phytochemists, formulation/drug delivery, biological and translational researchers and clinicians working in the field of lung disorders.

This book comprehensively reviews the recent developments of natural polymers for drug delivery systems in various lung disorders. The initial chapter provides a brief introduction to lung diseases with a focus on the current landscape of natural polymers and trends in understanding the disease pathology. Several chapters of the book devoted to the latest technologies and advances in drug delivery systems include practical solutions on designing more effective drug delivery systems based on natural polymers that can be used in the management of lung diseases. Further, the book presents biodegradable and bio-reducible- natural polymers- based drug delivery systems for lung diseases. Towards the end, the book examines future prospects and challenges of natural polymers-based drug delivery systems in combating lung diseases. This book is useful for phytochemists, formulation/drug delivery, biological and translational researchers and clinicians working in the field of lung disorders.

Chapter 1. Introduction to Lung diseases.- Chapter 2. Natural polymers for drug delivery.- Chapter 3. Drug delivery based on various natural polymers for lung diseases.- Chapter 4. Cellulose-based drug delivery systems.-  Chapter 5. Pectin derived drug delivery systems.- Chapter 6. Starch-based drug delivery systems.-  Chapter 7. Cyclodextrin derived drug delivery systems.- Chapter 8. Gum-based drug delivery systems.- Chapter 9. Glucomannan and xyloglucan derived drug delivery systems.- Chapter 10. Arabinogalactan, latex-based drug delivery systems.- Chapter 11. Chitosan-based drug delivery systems for respiratory diseases.-  Chapter 12. Albumin for application in DDS for lung diseases.- Chapter 13. Gelatin in DDS for treatment of lung disorders.- Chapter 14. Hyaluronan and chondroitin sulphate-based drug delivery systems.-  Chapter 15. Insulin-based drug delivery systems.- Chapter 16. Xanthan gum-based drug delivery systems for respiratory diseases.- Chapter 17. Dextran for application in DDS for lung diseases.-  Chapter 18. Pullulan in DDS for treatment of lung disorders.- Chapter 19. Alginate based drug delivery systems for respiratory disease.- Chapter 20. Carrageenan based drug delivery systems for respiratory disease.-  Chapter 21. Agar based drug delivery systems for respiratory disease.- Chapter 22. Clinical trials and Regulatory issues of natural polymers employed in respiratory diseases.-  Chapter 23. Elucidating the molecular mechanisms of toxicity of natural polymer-based drug delivery systems used in various pulmonary disorders.- Chapter 24. Compelling impacts of natural polymer-centered drug delivery systems as prophylactic and therapeutic approaches in various pulmonary disorders/lung diseases.- Chapter 25. Future prospects of natural polymers-based drug delivery systems in combating lung diseases.