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Its where the inside lining of your lungs get irritated ...

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Can a person have chronic pleurisy without lupus?

Yes, a person can have chronic pleurisy without lupus.


Is pleurisy a chronic illness?

Of course not


What affects the respiratory system?

the things that affect the respiratory sysytem are things like asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, Pleurisy, Lung Cancer, Acute Bronchitis, Influenza, Pneumonia, Sinusitis and common colds etc. the things that affect the respiratory sysytem are things like asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, Pleurisy, Lung Cancer, Acute Bronchitis, Influenza, Pneumonia, Sinusitis and common colds etc.


How long does pleurisy last?

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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


What is viral pleurisy?

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What is it called when a baby has air and fluid around the lung instead of in the lung?

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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.


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.


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.