Question 1

for how long can pleurisy last?

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See your doctor: This is a problem that requires a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  In that meeting, your doctor will listen to you, perform a throrough examination and possibly order labs or other tests. Based on this information, he/she will be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 2

how long can pleurisy last if untreated?

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Depends on cause: It depends on the underlying cause of pleurisy. Some are acute conditions and progress rapidly while others evolve slowly over time.

Question 3

how long does the pain of pleurisy last?

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Cause and Duration: Pleurisy is an inflammation of the lining of the chest cavity and the covering of the lungs. Inflammation of this tissue is called pleurisy and the tissue lining the chest cavity wall has many pain fibers. Thus, the more pleura involved the longer the inflammation lasts; further, the longer it takes to irradicate the cause of the inflammation, the longer it will take the pleurisy to resolve.

Question 4

how long does shortness of breathe last do to pleurisy?

Accepted Answer

It depends to: the treatment of the uderlying cause of the pleuresy. After successful treatment the sob goes away.

Question 5

i'm 34 years old and i was diagnosed with pleurisy when i was around 12 years old. the pleurisy acts up a lot and lasts awhile.. why? what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See pulmonologist: Recurrent pleurisy can be due to some causes related to heart problem ,lungs diseae or other causes .You should get checked up by cardiologist and pulmonologist , get investigated to find out the cause and to be treated accordingly .Hope you will be alright after the treatment .

Question 6

2yrs ago, i had pleurusy post pneumonia. the pain was very severe. over the last month, i have had the same stabbing pains, but not as severe, nor have i been ill. could it be pleurisy? what warning signs should i look for to say i need medical help?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: If you feel well otherwise (no fever, cough , or breathing problem), this is likely from inflammation on the chest cage.  Is the pain relieved by ice pack, heating pad, or NSAID?  If the pain is severe, you will need to see your doctor.

Question 7

i am 22 & have experienced sharp pain in my right chest periodically for 10ish years, always same spot. i have asthma but rarely get attacks. i always just thought it was pleurisy & it usually only lasts a few minutes and is gone for a while?

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Sharp pains: Recurrent sharp, shooting chest pains, especially provoked by a deep breath, are often caused by a pinched intercostal nerve or muscle that runs between 2 ribs. Pleurisy pain can also be sharp &amp; aggravated by a deep breath but usually lasts longer than minutes. Another possibility is a costochondral joint(junction of sternum &amp;rib) derangement. A pulmonologist could evaluate and advise you.

Question 8

i was recently had pneumonia (lasted about 7 wks) and still have painful pleurisy lasting 3+ wks. besides ibuprofen, how can i recover faster?

Accepted Answer

Talk to doc: If you haven't tried an incentive spirometer then ask your Doc about one. Otherwise being as active as possible is the only way to speed recovery.

Question 9

i was diagnosed with pneumonia and pleurisy 3 weeks ago.  i still have minor pains in my chest & shortness of breath.  is it normal to last this long?

Accepted Answer

sometimes: I agree  that's a long time. Have you stopped smoking 100% to allow full healing of your lungs and respiratory tract? Has fever resolved? Is your cough improved? If the answer to all 3 questions is "yes" - i'd give it more time. Otherwise, go back to your treating doc for another look.  And please don't smoke anymore!

Question 10

i hav pleurisy.  so painful.  so hard to breath.  hav had it bout 6 weeks. how long will this last. ben on prednisone twice.

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Pleurisy: Your history and symptoms of painful breathing warrant a trip to the emergency room for evaluation and treatment. Good luck.

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2yrs ago, i had pleurusy post pneumonia. the pain was very severe. over the last month, i have had the same stabbing pains, but not as severe, nor have i been ill. could it be pleurisy? what warning signs should i look for to say i need medical help?

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I am 22 & have experienced sharp pain in my right chest periodically for 10ish years, always same spot. i have asthma but rarely get attacks. i always just thought it was pleurisy & it usually only lasts a few minutes and is gone for a while?

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I was recently had pneumonia (lasted about 7 wks) and still have painful pleurisy lasting 3+ wks. besides ibuprofen, how can i recover faster?

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I was diagnosed with pneumonia and pleurisy 3 weeks ago. i still have minor pains in my chest & shortness of breath. is it normal to last this long?

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I hav pleurisy. so painful. so hard to breath. hav had it bout 6 weeks. how long will this last. ben on prednisone twice.

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