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Why is it that i keep getting pleurisy?

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Dr. answered

Depends on the cause: Pleurisy is a symptom and not a disease It is caused by few medical problems Treatment of the cause will improve your symptoms

Answered 5/26/2017

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Pleurisy: Many causes tuberculosis. Silicosis Idiopathic pulmonary fibrois malignant disease of lung Send more information.

Answered 7/20/2017

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I've been diagnosed with pleurisy and i want to know if taking cold medicine will help get over it.?

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Is it possible to get pleurisy in one lung then the other some weeks latee?

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I have had pleurisy for almost 3 months but still get the pains in my lungs, chest, and arm. When I do pe it kills. I have also lost a lot of wait. ?

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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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Shortness of breath and anxiety following pleurisy a month ago. How do I get over this?

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