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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.
Pleurisy causes chest pain that’s sharp and stabbing. There are lots of different conditions that can cause chest pain, and many of them need immediate medical attention. The only way to know for sure if you have pleurisy is to get checked by your healthcare provider.
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...
20 Απρ 2023 · Causes of pleurisy include: Viral infection (the most common cause) - pain typically lasts a few days and goes as the virus clears away and the inflammation settles. Bacterial infection (commonly bacterial pneumonia). Fungal infection (more common in people with a weakened immune system).
21 Σεπ 2024 · The main symptom of pleurisy is sharp chest pain that worsens with deep breathing or when coughing. Some potential causes of pleurisy are potentially life-threatening, like a heart attack or a blood clot in the lung.
13 Δεκ 2023 · Treatment for pleurisy focuses primarily on the underlying cause. For example, if bacterial pneumonia is the cause, an antibiotic can be prescribed to manage the infection. If the cause is a viral infection, pleurisy may go away on its own.
