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Is it possible to develop pleurisy while on prednisone? treated for bad bronchitis. no temp sharp pain under rib &lft chest. worse deep brth & supine
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Yes: It depends on the dose of Prednisone and underlying cause of pleurisy/pleuritis.
Answered 12/18/2017
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