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Can pleurisy persist after pneumonia is gone? i have chest pain and lungs and heart have been ruled out.

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Dr. Carlos Orrego answered

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Yes: May take several weeks to decrease the inflammation and feel pain free.

Answered 3/19/2014

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A member asked:

Can pleurisy persist after pneumonia is gone? i have chest pain and lungs and heart have been ruled out.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carlos Orrego answered

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