pleurisy

Also known as pleuritis

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Medical condition (new).name: Pleurisy
Medical condition (new).synonyms: Pleuritis, Pleurosis, pleuritic chest pain
Medical condition (new).image: Pleurisy and pneumothorax.jpg
Medical condition (new).caption: Figure A shows normal anatomy. Figure B shows lungs with pleurisy in the right lung, and a pneumothorax of the left lung.
Medical condition (new).field: Pulmonology
Medical condition (new).symptoms: Sharp chest pain
Medical condition (new).causes: Viral infection, bacterial infection, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism
Medical condition (new).diagnosis: Chest X-ray, electrocardiogram (ECG), blood tests
Medical condition (new).differential: Pericarditis, heart attack, cholecystitis
Medical condition (new).treatment: Based on the underlying cause
Medical condition (new).medication: Paracetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen<!---
Medical condition (new).frequency: 1 million cases per year (United States)--->

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Research

8,451 papers

Pleurisy.ReviewAmerican family physician · 2007Kass SM, Williams PM, Reamy BV
[Diverticulitis? Pleurisy? No! Familial Mediterranean fever? Yes!].ReviewMMW Fortschritte der Medizin · 2024Weckbecker F, Bender TTADOI: 10.1007/s15006-024-3547-6
The evolving landscape of IL-10, IL-22 and IL-26 in pleurisy especially in tuberculous pleurisy.ReviewRespiratory research · 2024Niu Q, Wang M, Liu XSDOI: 10.1186/s12931-024-02896-x
Pleurisy.Nursing times · 2005
[Bacterial pleurisy].ReviewRyoikibetsu shokogun shirizu · 1999Matsushima T, Kawabata S
[Fibrinous pleurisy].ReviewRyoikibetsu shokogun shirizu · 1994Kubota K, Konishi K
Pleurisy.The Practitioner · 1955SCADDING JG
Pleurisy.The Canadian nurse · 1952MARCUS S

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Wikidata facts

Image: Fibrinous pleuritis (3679908522).jpg

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ICPC 2 ID: R82
exact match: purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0002102
ICD-9-CM: 511.8
Commons category: Pleurisy
NCI Thesaurus ID: C26860
P8168: Tet

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Contents

Signs and symptoms
Related problems
Pleural effusion
Pneumothorax
Hemothorax
Causes
Diagnosis
Physical examination
Diagnostic tests
Chest X-ray
Blood test
ECG
Ultrasound
Computed tomography (CT) scan
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Arterial blood gas
Thoracentesis
Biopsy
Treatment
Procedures
Medications
Lifestyle changes
Treating the cause
Alternative treatments
Prognosis
References
External links

Pleurisy, also known as pleuritis, is inflammation of the membranes that surround the lungs and line the chest cavity (pleurae). This can result in a sharp chest pain while breathing. Occasionally the pain may be a constant dull ache. Other symptoms may include shortness of breath, cough, fever, and weight loss, depending on the underlying cause.

Pleurisy can be caused by a variety of conditions, including viral or bacterial infections, autoimmune disorders, and pulmonary embolism. The most common cause is a viral infection. Other causes include bacterial infection, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, autoimmune disorders, lung cancer, following heart surgery, pancreatitis and asbestosis. Occasionally the cause remains unknown. The underlying mechanism involves the rubbing together of the pleurae instead of smooth gliding. Other conditions that can produce similar symptoms include pericarditis, heart attack, cholecystitis, pulmonary embolism, and pneumothorax. Diagnostic testing may include a chest X-ray, electrocardiogram (ECG), and blood tests.