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What is the recovery period for pleurisy?

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Dr. Lokesh Guglani answered

Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology

Depends on cause: Recovery period depends on underlying cause of pleurisy. Pleurisy in an inflammation of the lining of the lungs, and the underlying cause has to be evaluated to determine treatment. Response to initial therapy can also determine the duration of the recovery period.

Answered 11/11/2012

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