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13 Δεκ 2023 · Also called pleuritis, pleurisy causes sharp chest pain (pleuritic pain) that worsens during breathing. One pleural layer of tissue wraps around the outside of the lungs. The other pleural layer lines the inner chest wall.
Who does pleurisy affect? Anyone can get pleurisy, but you’re at a higher risk if you: Are over 65. Have a condition that causes inflammation in your body (like an autoimmune disease). Take medications that cause inflammation in your body. Have tumors or scarring in your lungs. How serious is pleurisy? Pleurisy can be mild or very serious.
7 Μαρ 2023 · Pleurisy, also known as pleuritis, is inflammation of the pleura—two thin layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest. The inflammation can cause sharp chest pain, especially when breathing...
21 Δεκ 2023 · Pleurisy or pleuritis is an inflammation of the pleura, the tissue that protects and cushions the lungs. It can present with pain and may be caused by different types of inflammation or...
23 Ιαν 2023 · Pleurisy is a symptom characterized by localized chest pain caused by a disease-causing inflammation of the pleura. Pleurisy can be caused by a primary pleural disease or secondary to a systemic illness. It can lead to significant morbidity and mortality if not treated expediently.
21 Αυγ 2023 · What Causes Pleurisy? Most often, pleurisy results from viral and bacterial infections like pneumonia and the flu. Other infectious causes of pleurisy include Epstein-Barr virus EBV), skin infections, food poisoning and sepsis. Autoimmune diseases, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, can also lead to pleurisy.
22 Μαρ 2024 · Pleurisy is inflammation of the outer lining of the lungs. Learn how it feels, the health issues that can cause it, and the complications that can arise.
