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Can pleurisy due to viral infection go away of its own or medical attention needed?
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Most will: Pleurisy, if secondary to a simple viral infection will often self heal over time. Some will benefit from over the counter anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen.
Answered 1/5/2019
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