2006-09-27 16:52:25 · 11 answers · asked by sequoiawaddy 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Pleurisy is inflammation of the linings around the lungs (the pleura). There are two layers of pleura; one covering the lung and the other covering the inner wall of the chest.
Pleurisy is frequently associated with the accumulation of extra fluid in the space between the two layers of pleura. This fluid is referred to as a pleural effusion. Pleurisy is also referred to as pleuritis.
The pain fibers of the lung are located in the pleura. When this tissue becomes inflamed, it results in a sharp pain in the chest that is worse with breathing in, aka pleurisy. Other symptoms of pleurisy can include cough, chest tenderness, and shortness of breath.
Kimberly, RRT
2006-09-28 00:15:24 · answer #1 · answered by Kimberly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chris hit it right on the money.......pleurisy can be very painful as you take in a breathe......indeed needs antibotics and usually some sort of pain med. is prescribed. It is also known as "Smokers pneamonia"
2006-09-28 02:47:19 · answer #2 · answered by jenznrn09 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is fluid in your lungs like pneumonia. It hurts very badly. I get it and lung infections all the time but I am prone to them. I have asthma and allergies and I think that those suck.
If you smoke STOP it only aggrivates it. I quit smoking and have not had one since so I think that irritates it too!
Good luck..I know the Dr prescribes and antiinflammatory and usually a methyprednisolone pack. Clears it right up!
2006-09-28 08:48:49 · answer #3 · answered by missmaybug 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inflammation of the pleura (lining of the lungs.) Usually caused by infection. Very painful as lungs rub dry walls as you breathe expanding them. Needs medical treatment and antibiotics.
2006-09-27 17:00:18 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an inflammation of the lining around the lungs. I can tell you from first hand experience it makes it hurt like heck to breathe. It's usually treated with anti-inflammatories.
2006-09-27 17:00:58 · answer #5 · answered by cool_breeze_2444 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inflamation of the tissue around the lungs.
2006-09-27 16:56:31 · answer #6 · answered by thrill88 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Inflammation of the lungs.
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2006-09-27 16:59:42 · answer #7 · answered by Uncle Alf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something bad in the lungs. Need to brush up on my medical terminology.
2006-09-27 16:56:10 · answer #8 · answered by Rachael 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
pain felt by inflammed lung covering when one takes a deep breath, good luck
2006-09-27 16:56:30 · answer #9 · answered by HK3738 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
inflammation of the lining of the lungs
2006-09-27 16:55:19 · answer #10 · answered by amandey 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋