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The thin sac-like covering that protects and cushions the lungs is called the pleura. The word pleurisy is a broad term used for a variety of disorders that may occur to the pleura and usually refers to inflammation, pain, and shortness of breath.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoPleurisy: noun Medicine inflammation of the pleurae, which impairs their lubricating function and causes pain when breathing. It is caused by pneumonia and other diseases of the chest or abdomen. DERIVATIVES pleuritic |ploŏˈritik| |pluˈrɪdɪk| |plʊˈrɪdɪk| |pləˈrɪdɪk| |-ˈrɪtɪk| adjective ORIGIN late Middle English : from Old French pleurisie, from late Latin pleurisis, alteration of earlier Latin pleuritis, from Greek pleura ‘side of the body,
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∙ 13y agoWords that end in 'itis' refer to an inflammation...in pleuritis it is an inflammation of the pleura, or the lining near the lungs. It can cause chest pain, pain with movement and pain with breathing. Hope this helps!
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∙ 13y agodry pleurisy is inflammation without fluid build-up.
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How long does pleurisy last?
How long does pleurisy last
What is pleurisy in animals?
Pleurisy in animals happens in the respiratory system. Pleurisy is the formation of a very thick layer of membrane over the lungs. Both humans and animals can get pleurisy.
What is another name for pleurisy?
Pleurisy, also called pleuritis
Did Benjamin Franklin die from cancer?
No, he died from Pleurisy and old age. Pleurisy definition: inflammation of the pleura, with or without a liquid effusion in the pleural cavity, characterized by a dry cough and pain in the affected side. He died on the date of April 17, 1790. Hope this helps! :]
What is viral pleurisy?
Pleurisy is swelling of the thin layers of tiddue covering the lungs and chest wall. Viral pleurisy would be swelling caused by a virus.
What is it called when a baby has air and fluid around the lung instead of in the lung?
Pleurisy Pleurisy
Are black mold and pleurisy related?
Pleurisy is a symptom that can be caused by many different fungus, molds, parasites, and viruses. Black mold can cause an infection that causes pleurisy.
Can a person have chronic pleurisy without lupus?
Yes, a person can have chronic pleurisy without lupus.
Is Inflammation of the pleural membranes called pleurisy?
Pleurisy is a lay term meaning painful breathing. Pleuritis is the medical term meaning infoammation of the pleural membranes. Pleuritis can result in pleurisy.
What is the primary cause of pleurisy?
Infection is the primary cause of pleurisy. Main symptoms of pleurisy include sharp, stabbing pains in the chest area. Swelling of the linings of the lungs and chest also occurs.
What diseases does byronia treat?
Dry cough, influenza, headaches, arthritis, rheumatism, inflammation of the chest, pleurisy, pneumonia, abdominal pain, gastroenteritis, diarrhea, vomiting, intestinal ulcers.
How do you catch pleurisy?
usually you have flu or some sort of chest infection to start with. that can develop into pleurisy. it can also be caused by an injury.
