Pleurisy
Pleurisy is inflammation of the tissue layers around the lungs. It produces sharp chest pain that often worsens during breathing or coughing.
Also known as Pleuritis
Overview
Pleurisy is inflammation of the tissue layers around the lungs. It produces sharp chest pain that often worsens during breathing or coughing.
Types
Symptoms
Pain may increase with deep breaths, coughing or upper-body movement. Breathlessness, fever, cough and fatigue can accompany it.
Causes & risk factors
Potential causes include infections, autoimmune disease, pulmonary embolism, injury and some cancers.
Frequently asked questions
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Diagnosis
Evaluation involves the medical history, chest examination and selected blood tests or imaging. Fluid testing may be required when fluid accumulates.
Treatment
Treatment targets the underlying cause and may include infection treatment and prescribed anti-inflammatory pain relief. Some fluid collections require drainage.
Prevention
Doctors & departments
Specialists and departments who diagnose and treat this condition.
Find a specialistCare at Wattanavipa
Consultations, tests and most treatments are available at Wattanavipa, with follow-up visits to adjust treatment as needed.
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