Pleurisy, which is inflammation in the lining of your lungs (pleura) that causes pain when you breathe, doesn't always need treatment. But you should always see a doctor if you have chest pain or ...

The aftermath of a lung infection such as pneumonia is pleurisy, an inflammation of the pleura, the two-ply membrane that encloses each lung and lines the chest cavity. Pleurisy can also be a ...

Pleurisy causes your lung’s lining to get inflamed, making it painful to breathe. An underlying condition or infection typically causes this. Rest is important and you may want to consult your doctor.

Pleurisy is an inflammation of the lung’s outer lining. It can cause a sharp, stabbing pain in the chest or shoulder when taking a deep breath. The tissue, called the pleura, between the lungs and the ...

Inflammation of the parietal pleura-outer, epithelial lining of the lungs is known as pleurisy (or pleuritis). The fast moving pain signals in the parietal pleura cause severe and local pain in the ...

Q After developing a cough and experiencing what I can only really describe as a stabbing pain in my chest when breathing in and out, I’ve been diagnosed with pleurisy. My GP has prescribed ...

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