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Would pleurisy be classified as a pleural disease/disorder?
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Yes: By definition pleurisy is inflammation of pleura. Unless proven otherwise, pleurisy should be considered tuberculous.
Answered 5/31/2017
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Yes: Pleurisy is an inflammation of the pleura
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I was recently diagnosed with pleurisy and I have already had a heart disease. Am i in more danger.
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