Q:
Do you know how to treat pleurisy?
A:
Pleurisy occurs when the tissue that covers the lungs and chest wall becomes inflamed. The treatments of pleurisy should be used according to different underlying causes:
- Antibiotics will be beneficial if pleurisy caused by bacteria.
- Antifungal drugs can make you feel better if pleurisy caused by fungus.
- You don’t need the help of drugs if pleurisy caused by virus.
- Codeine-based cough syrup can be helpful if you’re coughing.
- Paracetamol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen may be used to relieve pain and inflammation.
- Change your lifestyle (get more rest and lie on the painful side).
If your symptoms become worse, you should talk to your doctor and get more treatment.
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