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I have had pleurisy for almost 3 months but still get the pains in my lungs, chest, and arm. when i do pe it kills. i have also lost a lot of wait. ?

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Dr. Daya Nadarajah answered

Follow up: I would follow up with the doctor get chest x ray weight loss is a concern.

Answered 11/23/2012

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A member asked:

I have had pleurisy for almost 3 months but still get the pains in my lungs, chest, and arm. when i do pe it kills. i have also lost a lot of wait. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daya Nadarajah answered

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