how long pleurisy lasts depends on the cause. pleurisy occurs when there is inflammation in the lining surrounding your lungs. the lining consists of two thin sheets (pleura). when something causes these sheets to become inflamed it can feel as though two pieces of sand paper are rubbing together and sharp pain occurs on both inhaling and exhaling. infections from a virus or bacterium including tuberculosis a blood clot (pulmonary embolism) trauma cancer collagen vascular diseases such as lupus or unknown (idiopathic) are common causes of pleurisy. since your doctor has prescribed antibiotics and steroids your diagnosis is probably an infection. once the infection has healed the pleurisy should improve. sometimes scar tissue develops in the pleura and chronic pain can result. talk to your doctor about your continued pain. if you have a cough or are a smoker this may be aggravating your problem. pain medications and cough suppressants may be helpful.
compltd 2 wks of antibotics and medrol pack. still have sever pain in lung area plerasie. how long does plerasie last?