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Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Pleurisy
Answer: The first question is what is causing the pleurisy. There are several causes and the most common for a young adult would be viral pleurisy. However, there are several other causes including lupus and all of the autoimmune diseases. I would ensure that he has had a sedimentation rate. If it is high, then it is possible that an underlying medical condition is the cause. If not, then probably viral. A Pulmonary specialist would be a good option.
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