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pleurisy

Can anyone tell me about Pleurisy? I was and still am having burning chest pain after having the H1N1 flu a month ago... I suffered with the chest burning for a week...it happens more after I exert..like walking in from out side...finally went to the Dr yesterday. She wanted to rule out anything cardiac...so I had an EKG...that was perfectly normal..and a chest xray to make sure no enlarged heart or pneumonia... she heard something in my chest I guess. After she ruled out anything cardiac, she said pleurisy. My chest HURTS!!!! Not all the time...mostly when I am outside in the very cold air..or when I exert myself. She has prescribed me Ibuprofin for inflammation ... 800 mg 3 times a day...well, I think that is way too much for me...I havent done that. I wonder if I should be.

Any advice? I keep thinking..is this doctor right? My chest doesnt hurt all the time..I still have a bit of a cough leftover from the flu...not productive....

HELP!
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