Pleuritis
Health Encyclopedia: Pleurisy
Pleuritis; Pleuritic chest pain
Prevention
Early treatment of bacterial respiratory infections can prevent pleurisy.
References
Marx J. Rosens Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 5th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2002:1005.
Murray J, Nadel J. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2000: 497-498.
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Expert & Community Posts
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Health Guide
Pleurisy
Pleuritis; Pleuritic chest pain Treatment Treatment depends on what is causing the pleurisy. Bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics.... Read more »Pleurisy
...of the lungs that causespain when you take a breath or cough. Alternative Names Pleuritis; Pleuritic chest pain Causes, incidence, and risk factors Pleurisy... Read more »Pleurisy
Pleuritis; Pleuritic chest pain Symptoms The main symptom of pleurisy is pain in the chest. Sometimesthe pain may be felt in the shoulder. Deep... Read more »Systemic lupus erythematosus
...(ANA) panel including anti-DNA and anti-Smith antibodies Chest x-ray showing pleuritis or pericarditis Urinalysis to show blood, casts , or ... Read more »Takayasu arteritis
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