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Question: Can pleurisy just run it's course without treatment? ....or is medical intervention required? Thanks!
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Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Dear xxxxxxxxxxxx, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but unfortunately untreated pleurisy can lead to serious complications. these complications include 1)'pleural effusion 2) pleural fibrosis 3) pulmonary embolism 4) pneumonia 5) lung collapse
I recommend that you apply the treatment plan perscribed by your doctor. I hope I answered your question. If you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion and rate the answer.
No
Detailed Answer:
Dear xxxxxxxxxxxx, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but unfortunately untreated pleurisy can lead to serious complications. these complications include 1)'pleural effusion 2) pleural fibrosis 3) pulmonary embolism 4) pneumonia 5) lung collapse
I recommend that you apply the treatment plan perscribed by your doctor. I hope I answered your question. If you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion and rate the answer.
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