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How long does pluerisy last?
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Varies: Pleurisy pain can last a few days to a few weeks to a few months. The pain is caused by inflammation and taking anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil, (ibuprofen) or alleve) can reduce the length of pleurisy pain.
Answered 11/20/2013
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