Does anyone else have pleurasy? How long have you had it and what did you to do get rid of it?
364492
It is an inflammation of the lining that covers your lungs..or infection between the lungs and rib cage..it can be painful.\n\nIt is my experience that people that get this, can get reoccurring bouts of it.  \n\nMy sister gets this and mild case she says, resolve on there own.  More serious require antibiotics.\n\nAt the hospital I have only seen patients that received antibiotics to resolve this.\n\nCheck with your Doctor if it persists more than few days or the pain gets increasing worse.  The pain can cause you to breath more shallow...and then you can develop pneumonia.
157327
Two months is a long time to stay on antibiotics.  Have they been able to determine if there is some other condition that is the underlying casue of your pleurisy?  It might be time to ask for a second opinion and see if there is something else causing it that needs to be treated.
373770
You are describing pleuritic pain, but the differential diagnosis is extensive. Have you had a bad cold or flu recently? You need to see a MD right away for xrays and possibly a course of antibiotics. If you wait too long you could have a developing empyema and you will end up in the ICU with a chest tube and sometimes even on a ventilator.
652869
ask about surhery. i have a similar problem and im getting surgery to fix it tommorow so i think you could consider that option
389759
you need to do pelvis floor exercises.if you have had this cough for a long time go and see your doctor
139564
It sounds to me like what I had late last year. Walking pnemonia was the culprit and I had a very bad cough and was sore around my lungs (front and back) from coughing for days on end. I contacted my physician and he prescribed an antibiotic (I cannot remember which one) which helped fight the infection, and also prescribed cough syrup with codine to help supress the cough and enabled me to sleep at night. \n\nI hope this helps you out and most importantly - get well soon!\n\nOh, and I'm not a doctor - but I play one on Yahoo!
1072604
I have had it since I was a little kid. No cure but there are drugs that can help. The side affects stopped me from using them.
140424
Yes, i have coughed so much before that by the end of the day, my stomach muscles felt like i had done sit-ups or something all day long with no break!  It will pass...I know it doesn't feel very good but once you can stop coughing it will all go away! \nHope you feel better soon!  :-}
781486
I've had many cysts and yes, I get them aspirated and yes, they can (and mine have) filled back up again.  Some cysts have come back numerous times.\n\nI've also had a lumpectomy for breast cancer....7 years ago.
66870
No, not necessarily. The phlegm will eventually resurface and hopefull, by then, you may be rid of it.\n\nA tip that may come in handy is to inhale warm mist by putting hot water in a basin and allowing yourself to be fully immersed in the mist formed. That can be done by using a towel or a blanket to cover your head over the basin. However, do not dip your head in it.
297057
I'm sorry to be negative, but I've never found anything that stops it happening long-term. But I have a couple of ways to reduce the effects when it does happen - One is surprising: I do exercise until I'm puffing. I find that the coughing under stress opens my lungs a lot so when I am relaxed again I feel much better.  \n\nThe other is breathing in the steam from a kettle (at a safe distance of course).\n\nI've no idea if either of these has any medical basis, but they seem to work for me.
404954
ugh...I know how you feel. I had that problem for weeks.  Try some eucalyptus oil.  Boil a tablespoon of the oil in some water, pour into a bowl and inhale the fumes.  Put a towel over your head as you do this but be careful not to get burned!  But if you've had a cold for over 3 weeks and you are coughing stuff up, or continue to have a temperature, then go see your doc. Good luck and feel better soon!
720300
I know this is easier said then done, but I wouldn't worry about it just yet.  Ive had mine for 3 years now and I'm 32 and your body does go through changes all the time.  Just take a deep breath and relax and if things don't change in a week or so, then call a doctor.  I'm a Paramedic and a woman, so just tryin to help 8-)
975273
this can be a medical condition in which case the only way to fix it is surgery.\n\ngo and see a doctor and see what they think. it might just be a case of toning your chest.
824164
Its been going on too long...SEE A DOCTOR!!!!!
305294
It could be spasms in your intercostal muscles (the muscles between your ribs). This can be painful and can make breathing painful.\n\nIf you can, try vigorously massaging the affected area while trying to take a deep breath.\n\nRegardless, it's worth bringing up with your physician.\n:)
250284
See a doctor.  Don't take chances with your lungs.  It could be as simple as needing an antibiotic but you may do permanent damage if untreated.  Take care.