A member asked:

What causes recurrent pleurisy, with consistent pain in the lower rib cage that is not effected by breathing? clear xray, spirometry good

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Something else: If this is not affected by breathing, it is not likely from pleurisy but from something else at the lower rib cage. If your family doctor can't help you, get a second opinion.

Answered 3/14/2014

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