Cause Of Pleurisy
Health Encyclopedia: Pleurisy
Pleuritis; Pleuritic chest pain
Treatment
Treatment depends on what is causing the pleurisy. Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics. Viral infections normally run their course without medications. Fluid in the lungs may be removed by thoracentesis and checked for signs of infection. The pain of pleurisy can often be controlled with acetaminophen or anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen.
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Pleurisy
Pleurisy is an inflammation of the lining of the lungs that causespain when you take a breath or cough. Alternative Names Pleuritis; Pleuritic chest pain ... Read more »Pleurisy
...Names Pleuritis; Pleuritic chest pain Symptoms The main symptom of pleurisy is pain in the chest. Sometimesthe pain may be felt in the shoulder. Deep breathing,... Read more »Rib cage pain
...gets worse when bending and twisting the body. Such movement does not cause the pain in those who have pleurisy (swelling of the lining of the lungs) or muscle spasms. Common Causes ... Read more »Pleurisy
...chest pain Prevention Early treatment of bacterial respiratory infections can prevent pleurisy. References Marx J. Rosens Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical... Read more »Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Treatment
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