Pleuritic chest pain can be due to viral and bacterial infections, cancer,embolism,pleural effusion,rheumatoid arthritis and systemic
lupus erythematosus.
Drink plenty of fluids, and try anti-inflammatory medicines like diclofenac for the chest pain.You can also apply warm compresses on the chest along with some topical muscle relaxant gel.If the symptoms persist or is accompanied by fever then pls consult a physician and get other lung conditions and cardiac causes ruled out.