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Can Pleurisy And Lung Infection Cause Increased Heart Rate And Fatigue?

I have a lung infection and pleurisy in my right lung according to my doctor. will I be ok to fly for 16 hours? I am also feeling fatigued, my heart is beating very fast and i've just finished my antibiotics is this normal? I've had this for over a month now but doesnt feel like it's healed much. Does this usually take this long to heal? Thank you
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, this is not normal. Usual time for healing in pleurisy is 2 weeks. Since you are not improving even after 30 days, better to first consult pulmonologist.
You should postpone your flight because tachycardia and fatigue are suggestive of uncontrolled pleurisy in your case.
So consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray
3. PFT (pulmonary function test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out worsening of lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis as a cause for pleurisy.
You may need higher antibiotic, inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on the basis of these reports.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Don't fly with these symptoms.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Can Pleurisy And Lung Infection Cause Increased Heart Rate And Fatigue?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No, this is not normal. Usual time for healing in pleurisy is 2 weeks. Since you are not improving even after 30 days, better to first consult pulmonologist. You should postpone your flight because tachycardia and fatigue are suggestive of uncontrolled pleurisy in your case. So consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray 3. PFT (pulmonary function test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out worsening of lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis as a cause for pleurisy. You may need higher antibiotic, inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on the basis of these reports. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Don t fly with these symptoms. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.