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A member asked:

Do lung infections or inflammation of the pleura go away on they're own ? should i be alarmed with chronic chest pain when breathing ? i'm a smoker

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Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a doc: Inflammation may improve on its own, however a bigger question is why did it occur in the first place? You should see a doc in either case - especially given your history of smoking.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/18/2016

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