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How Can Pleurisy Be Treated?
Two week ago I was diagnosed with pleurisy and a UTI. I took prednisone and an anti- biotic. Symptoms disappeared and within 3 days the pleurisy was back. I am on a second regimen of prednisone but it does not seem to be working. Is there anything I should be doing other than resting?
Mon, 3 Dec 2018
Hello,
Pleurisy will settle in couple of weeks in most of the cases.
You can take analgesics like tramadol for pain relief.
If symptoms persists better to consult a pulmonologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Pleurisy will settle in couple of weeks in most of the cases.
You can take analgesics like tramadol for pain relief.
If symptoms persists better to consult a pulmonologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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