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Can Pleurisy Develop Eventually If One Has Polymyositis?
I was diagnosed with polymyositis five years ago. Three months ago I was suffering with shortness of breath and chest pain. It hurt to inhale and exhale. Doctors (ER and primary) told me that I had pleurisy. I was prescribed steroids and I felt better. Now I'm starting to notice that once again it's back. I recently read that pleurisy can develop eventually when you have polymyositis. Wil I always have pleurisy?
Fri, 4 Dec 2015
Hi. I can understand your concern.
It would be advisable for you to get a chest x ray done. As any fluid accumulated needs to be examined for infection.Consult a pulmonologist for the same.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
It would be advisable for you to get a chest x ray done. As any fluid accumulated needs to be examined for infection.Consult a pulmonologist for the same.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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