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What Is Pleurisy?Pleurisy, also called pleuritis, is an inflammation of the pleura, which is the moist, double-layered membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the rib cage. The condition can make breathing extremely painful, and sometimes it is associated with another condition called pleural effusion where excess fluid fills the area between

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[very_hip]

...i'm sorry, i wasn't listening

[movienight]

DOCTOR!

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NOW!

[erinmcfavorite]

i did, and that's what he tells me. pleurisy.

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GOOD, at least that means no TB right?

[erinmcfavorite]

i don't know--he didn't take x-rays or blood...all he did was listen to my lungs, and this is his diagnosis. i hope it's not a broken rib. but according to webMD, it still could be TB ... or lupus or cancer.

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jesus man, crossin my fingers kiddo. are they going to keep close watch on it?

[erinmcfavorite]

i don't know--i still have to get this prescription filled, and then see if it works...