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Pleurisy is inflammation of the lining of the lungs that causes pain when you take a breath or cough. |
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Symptoms
The main symptom of pleurisy is pain in the chest. Some people feel the pain in the shoulder. Deep breathing, coughin...
Causes
Pleurisy may develop when you have lung inflammation due to infections such as pneumonia or tuberculosis. It may also...
Tests
The doctor will use a stethoscope to listen to the lungs for abnormal sounds. The health care provider may perform th...
Treatments
The health care provider can remove fluid in the lungs by thoracentesis and check it for signs of infection. Treatmen...
Alternative Therapies
Pleurisy is an inflammation of the membrane that surrounds and protects the lungs (the pleura). Inflammation occurs w...
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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