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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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Pleurisy: Your history and symptoms of painful breathing warrant a trip to the emergency room for evaluation and treatment. Good luck.
Answered 5/31/2018
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