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I was recently had pneumonia (lasted about 7 wks) and still have painful pleurisy lasting 3+ wks. besides ibuprofen, how can i recover faster?
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Talk to doc: If you haven't tried an incentive spirometer then ask your Doc about one. Otherwise being as active as possible is the only way to speed recovery.
Answered 10/17/2016
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