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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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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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