Pleurisy, also known as pleuritis, is an inflammation of the pleura, the lining of the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs, which can cause painful respiration...
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I am newly diagnosed.What I would like to know is how long this usually lasts.Plerisy is new to me and as you all know very painful.What I'd like to know is how do you manage the pain sometimes.
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i think it depends on the cause for how long it lasts.i get it with like bronchitis and pneumonia and it lasts for a little longer than the bronchitis or pneumonia. 
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Hi...I just joined. I've had pleurisy for nearly 4 months. My pain has not let up and I can't hardly stand it anymore. Wish I had advice for you, but I'm looking for help too.
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