1.4 Chemical Determination. Proteins are complex, organic compounds composed of many amino acids linked together through peptide bonds and cross-linked between chains by sulfhydryl bonds, hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces.
Treatment of the underlying disease, of course, ultimately relieves the pleurisy. For example, if a heart, lung, or kidney condition is present, it is treated. Removal of fluid from the chest cavity (thoracentesis) can relieve the pain and shortness of breath.
Treatment for pleurisy may include: 1  Treating the underlying cause â for example, treatment for tuberculosis. 2  Medications such as antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications. 3  Pain-killing medication. 4  Draining off the excess fluid â in the case of pleural effusion. 5  Medications to stop the fluid from building up again.