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Is Pleurisy Related With Severe Chest Infection And Cough?

Hi, have had a chest infection and pleurisy, am on antibiotics and infection seems to have cleared up although right side of chest still hurts when I cough. tonight my right side feels uncomfortable and seems a little puffy/swollen, could this be to do with the pleurisy?
Thu, 24 Aug 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, possibility of pleurisy is more in your case.
Most common cause for pleurisy is lung infection (pneumonia).
Since you are already suffering from severe chest infection, pleurisy is likely in your case.
Pleurisy will gradually resolve along with chest infection.
You can take painkiller and anti inflammatory drug (paracetamol or ibuprofen) for symptomatic relief.
Get done repeat chest x ray after 10 days to see whether pneumonia is improving or not.
Hope I have solved your. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Is Pleurisy Related With Severe Chest Infection And Cough?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, possibility of pleurisy is more in your case. Most common cause for pleurisy is lung infection (pneumonia). Since you are already suffering from severe chest infection, pleurisy is likely in your case. Pleurisy will gradually resolve along with chest infection. You can take painkiller and anti inflammatory drug (paracetamol or ibuprofen) for symptomatic relief. Get done repeat chest x ray after 10 days to see whether pneumonia is improving or not. Hope I have solved your. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.