Pleurisy causes chest pains hence for relieving pain usually NSAIDS like ibuprofen is prescribed. Sometimes paracetamol or codeine are also prescribed.

2. Can a pulmonologist help me in treating pleurisy?

Yes, a pulmonologist will be able to pinpoint the cause of chest pain, diagnose it by doing an X-ray and then prescribe medicines accordingly.

3. Which medicines are commonly prescribed in treating pleurisy?

The most commonly prescribed medicines are for pain hence NSAIDS usually ibuprofen, analgesics and sometimes if pain still persists then codeine can also be prescribed.

4. Can surgery help me in pleurisy?

Surgery is only done in severe cases where pleural fluid is infected and has pus cells in it and in case it is present in excess doctor may drain it by inserting a tube in chest.

5. Does pleurisy treatment lead to any side effects?

The side effects are usually due to the use of NSAIDS hence they can be like acidity, ulcers and headaches. In some rare cases the medicines given can cause an allergic reaction leading to rashes.

Dr. Amit Bhatnagar

General Physician

20 years experience overall

Sector 7,Jaipur

Tagore Hospital & Research Institute

₹600 Consultation fee at clinic

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