Pleurisy - Diagnosis and treatment

The pain and inflammation associated with pleurisy is usually treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen ( ...

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Pleurisy is an inflammation of the lining of your lungs (pleura) that causes sharp chest pains. The pain is usually worse when you breathe or cough.

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The treatment for pleurisy depends on the cause. For example, if a bacterial infection is the cause, you will probably need an antibiotic. If a pulmonary ...

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by SM KASS · 2007 · Cited by 70 — To achieve pain control, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) commonly are prescribed as the initial therapy.

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If you have a bacterial infection, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic. For a viral infection, they may recommend an antiviral medicine, ...

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This is known as a pleural effusion. Treatment options for pleurisy include addressing the underlying cause and taking medications such as anti-inflammatory ...

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The pleuritic pain lessens or stops when you hold your breath. Treatment of pleurisy involves pain control and treating the cause. Products & ...

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by MP Hunter · 2023 · Cited by 15 — Treatment for pleurisy mainly focuses on pain management, commonly with NSAIDs, while also addressing the underlying cause. Patients should be ...

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However, pleurisy caused by a bacterial infection is usually treated with antibiotics. People who are frail or already in poor health may be ...

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