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What organ would be affected by a condition by pleurisy?
The lung is one organ that is affected.
The condition known as what is an inflammation of the pleura that process produces sharp chest pains with each breath?
The condition is known as pleurisy, which is an inflammation of the pleura. Pleurisy causes sharp chest pains that worsen with each breath due to the rubbing of the inflamed layers of the pleura against each other during breathing.
What condition causes a needle like pain and increases with inspiration and coughing?
Pleurisy (Pleuritis)
What is the condition that is the inflammation of the pleura that produces sharp chest pain with each breath?
Pleurisy.
Does pleurisy effect you playing sports?
Pleurisy does affect you playing sports. It can cause chest pain with exertion and often causes shortness of breath when a person is running or moving.
The condition known as what is an inflammation of the pleura that produces sharp chest pains with each breath?
Pleurisy.
How many people in the us get Pleurisy each year?
There is no specific data on the exact number of people in the US who get pleurisy each year. Pleurisy is a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a standalone disease, so it is not always reported separately in healthcare data.
Can you catch pleurisy from another person?
Pleurisy itself is not contagious. It is a condition caused by inflammation in the lining of the lungs and chest wall, often due to infection, injury, or underlying health conditions. However, the underlying cause of pleurisy, such as a virus or bacteria, can be contagious. It's important to practice good hygiene and seek medical treatment if you suspect you have pleurisy to prevent spreading any contagious infections.
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
Are pleurisy and tuberculosis the same?
No. Pleurisy a condition where you get sharp chest pains, usually limited to a relatively small area of the chest, that is worse when you take a deep breath. It is thought to usually arise from inflammation of the lining of the lung (aka the pleura). Tuberculosis is a specific infection that commonly affects the lung (although it can spread elsewhere). Tuberculosis is one of many causes of pleurisy.
What is it called when a baby has air and fluid around the lung instead of in the lung?
Pleurisy Pleurisy
