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Can Meth Or Cocaine Cause Pleurisy?

can using street drugs meth or cocaine cause a person to get pleurisy. I was at my mothers house and seen something white on her glass table. When I asked her what is this she said nothing and whiped the table clean. That was Monday now my sister just told me she was in the emergency yesterday with chest pains and the doctor told her it was pleurisy.
Tue, 30 Dec 2014
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Cocaine or meth is a psycho-stimulant and it could lead to pleuritis while inhalation. In that case, better to consult a physician for proper management and avoid further use of them.

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Can Meth Or Cocaine Cause Pleurisy?

Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic Cocaine or meth is a psycho-stimulant and it could lead to pleuritis while inhalation. In that case, better to consult a physician for proper management and avoid further use of them. Thanks