Question 1

could pleurisy resolve on its own if i give it enough time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pleurisy can resolve on its own - usually 7 to 10 days.

Question 2

what advice can you give for someone trying to find relief from pleurisy?

Accepted Answer

Depend on the cause: Treatments used in pleurisy and pleural effusion focus primarily on the underlying cause.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs 
like eleeve.
Medications with coidine help relief the pain.


The outcome of pleurisy treatment may depend on the seriousness of the underlying disease.

Question 3

can pleurisy come and go ( few times a month) ? or is it constant and have it all the time?

Accepted Answer

either one: Depending on the underlying cause, it can be constant or intermittent.

Question 4

my dr gave me albuterol when diagnosed with atelectasis 10 days ago. i have not used it yet. i feel like i have pleurisy. should i use the albuterol? i'm kind of afraid to use it for the first time ever?

Accepted Answer

: I answered your question earlier this week. Albuterol is not used for atelectasis unless you have underlying diseases such as bronchial asthma or chronic bronchitis. Albuterol is not used for pleurisy. However, albuterol solution for nebulizer or oral albuterol tablet is safe to use, the common side effects are tachycardia, palpitation and tremor.

Question 5

appendectomy 6 days ago. er says i have pleurisy now. just got home. what is treatment? is it dangerous? didn't give me any meds. all tests normal

Accepted Answer

Mgt: The inflammation of the lining of the lung called the pleura is common after surgery. If there is any associated fever, shortness of breath, cough, please follow up.
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Question 6

is it possiby to have dry pleurisy not heard w/ stethocope or seen on x-ray. md supects it based on my med history and sx. prednisone resolved it. ?

Accepted Answer

Possible!: There are many lung issues that can resemble pleurisy that can be symptomatically be relieved with prednisone!

Question 7

the doctor told me that i got pleurisy a few days ago and gave me an antibiotic however the tablet gives me head aches and i still have pain in ribs?

Accepted Answer

Please inform the MD: Pleurisy is very painful condition... Getting a headache on top of it is double jeopardy! please inform your md as there are other appropriate pain meds that can be prescribed. Remember if u don't tell ur  doc, he might assume you are feeling better ! regards!

Question 8

i'm 16 and have pleurisy and i have a hard time breathing as to be expected but i was very dizzy yesterday and i use an inhaler to help me breath. i am concerned with my health i almost passed out on the stair today and the cough syrup and antibiotics are

Accepted Answer

You need follow-up: For these symptoms that are severe, you need to talk to your doctor. It sounds like your therapy is barely adequate and a follow up appointment seems like a very good idea. I would call now and let the doctor know about this. It's possible you need different or stronger medications. With dizziness/passing out, I don't take any chances. Would go to an ER if you can't be seen today by the doc.

Question 9

hello, ive had pain in my chest for over a month. at times, especially when im stressed, it feels like a heart attack. i went for an ecg & blood tests and heart issues were ruled out. a dr said costochondritis/pleurisy.what specialist should i see?

Accepted Answer

GP: Your GP should be able to make recommendations and in case a specialist would be needed a referral will likely be made, depending on the actual cause for the pain.

Question 10

chronic pain under ribs & burning pain on upper stomach. no wheezing, no cough. phlegm clear. pleurisy? dr. wont give me xray as had too many this yr

Accepted Answer

May not need X-ray: I can't say for sure but this may not be a diagnosis made by x-ray. If you have a chronic pain syndrome you should be treated for that. That type of pain is in the soft tissues around the chest and chestwall. You may ask your physician  if this is actually myofascial pain as your treatment plan would be very different.

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Could pleurisy resolve on its own if I give it enough time

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Could pleurisy resolve on its own if i give it enough time?

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What advice can you give for someone trying to find relief from pleurisy?

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Can pleurisy come and go ( few times a month) ? or is it constant and have it all the time?

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My dr gave me albuterol when diagnosed with atelectasis 10 days ago. i have not used it yet. i feel like i have pleurisy. should i use the albuterol? i'm kind of afraid to use it for the first time ever?

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Appendectomy 6 days ago. er says i have pleurisy now. just got home. what is treatment? is it dangerous? didn't give me any meds. all tests normal

A member asked:

Is it possiby to have dry pleurisy not heard w/ stethocope or seen on x-ray. md supects it based on my med history and sx. prednisone resolved it. ?

A member asked:

The doctor told me that i got pleurisy a few days ago and gave me an antibiotic however the tablet gives me head aches and i still have pain in ribs?

A member asked:

I'm 16 and have pleurisy and i have a hard time breathing as to be expected but i was very dizzy yesterday and i use an inhaler to help me breath. i am concerned with my health i almost passed out on the stair today and the cough syrup and antibiotics are

A member asked:

Hello, ive had pain in my chest for over a month. at times, especially when im stressed, it feels like a heart attack. i went for an ecg & blood tests and heart issues were ruled out. a dr said costochondritis/pleurisy.what specialist should i see?

A member asked:

Chronic pain under ribs & burning pain on upper stomach. no wheezing, no cough. phlegm clear. pleurisy? dr. wont give me xray as had too many this yr

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