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I'm 34 years old and i was diagnosed with pleurisy when i was around 12 years old. the pleurisy acts up a lot and lasts awhile.. why? what can i do?
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See pulmonologist: Recurrent pleurisy can be due to some causes related to heart problem ,lungs diseae or other causes .You should get checked up by cardiologist and pulmonologist , get investigated to find out the cause and to be treated accordingly .Hope you will be alright after the treatment .
Answered 5/22/2016
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