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Management

1. Pharmacological

• Antibiotic, Antifungal or antiparasitic to treat an infection.

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen can relieve the

pain associated with pleurisy.

• Corticosteroids can reduce inflammation, but they can produce many side effects.

• Bronchodilators for easier breathing.