infection
Pleurisy
Pleurisy, also known as pleuritis, is of the that surround the lungs and line the chest (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.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Sharp chest pain
Causes — why it happens
- ·Viral , infection, , embolism
How it's found
- ·Chest X-ray, (ECG), blood tests
Treatment
- ·Based on the underlying cause
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