How do I manage my pleurisy on a daily basis?

Donna Hill Howes, RN

Family Practitioner

Doctors usually prescribe medications to help alleviate the painful and uncomfortable symptoms that come with pleurisy, so one of the best ways to manage your condition is to follow your doctor's instructions about these medications. Lying on the side where your pleurisy hurts the most may provide some relief. Your doctor may also suggest that you get plenty of sleep. Talk to your doctor about other ways to manage your pleurisy.

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Pleurisy

Also known as the Devil's fingers, pleurisy is a painful condition that you feel whenever you breathe in or out. Usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection of the pleural membranes, they become inflamed and rub or lose their lubricating capacity. Treatment may consist of anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, and even restriction of lungs by binding the outside of the chest to prevent deep breathing and consequent pain.

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