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What is pleurisy?
The thin sac-like covering that protects and cushions the lungs is called the pleura. The word pleurisy is a broad term used for a variety of disorders that may occur to the pleura and usually refers...
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Can you smoke if you have pleurisy?
Absolutely!
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How do you catch pleurisy?
usually you have flu or some sort of chest infection to start with. that can develop into pleurisy. it can also be caused by an injury.
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What is the treatment of the pleurisy?
The treatment will depend on the cause of the disease. If it is caused by a bacterial infection, then antibiotics will likely be prescribed. If it is caused by a blood clot, then a clot busting drug...
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How is pleurisy diagnosed?
To diagnose the illness that is causing pleurisy, doctors must evaluate the patient's history, additional symptoms, and laboratory test results. A chest x ray may also be taken