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Pleurisy is inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest (the pleura) that leads to chest pain (usually sharp) when you take a breath or cough. |
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Symptoms
The main symptom of pleurisy is pain in the chest. This pain most likely occurs when you take a deep breath in or out,...
Causes
Pleurisy may develop when you have lung inflammation due to infections such as pneumonia or tuberculosis. It is often a...
Tests
When you have pleurisy, the normally smooth lining of the lung (the pleura) become rough. They rub together with each...
Treatments
The health care provider can remove fluid in the lungs by thoracentesis and check it for signs of infection. Treatment...
Alternative Therapies
Alternative treatments can be used in conjunction with conventional treatment to help heal pleurisy. Acupuncture and...
Complications
Breathing difficulty; Collapsed lung due to thoracentesis; Complications from the original illness.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of pleurisy. If you have breathing difficulty or your skin turns...
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