pleurisy causes symptoms and treatments
The treatment of pleurisy depends on its underlying cause: 1  Lung infection â Pleurisy caused by bacterial pneumonia is treated with antibiotics. 2  Pulmonary embolism â A small pulmonary embolism can be treated with anticoagulants, drugs that thin the blood and prevent future blood clots.
Most of the symptoms of pleurisy are very similar to symptoms of viral infection â fever, fatigue, muscle and join pain but a few symptoms, such as chest pain and breathing difficulties, are specific only to the condition.
Causes of Pleurisy. 1  Pleural effusion - see also underlying causes of pleural effusion. 2  Lung infection. 3  Rib fracture.  Respiratory tract 1  infection. Pneumonia.  more causes...Â».