Basically, swelling of the membrances in the body. The symptoms of which are redness, swelling, increase in temperature, decrease in function, and maybe some itchiness.
pleural membrane
This term is pleurisy (also known as pleuritis) an inflammation of the pleura, the lining around the lungs. This inflammation causes swelling and therefore pain especially with coughing.
Pleurisy is a lay term meaning painful breathing. Pleuritis is the medical term meaning infoammation of the pleural membranes. Pleuritis can result in pleurisy.
Empyema means the collection of pus within a body cavity but when you are talking about the pleural cavity it is another word, pyothorax. Pyothorax is the correct term to use when you are talking about the accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity.The term pleurisy (pleuritis) is inflammation or infection in the pleural space around the lungs.Pyothorax also known as empyema of the pleural cavity is the presence of pus in the pleural cavity between the layers of the pleural membrane Py/o - Pus
Effusion is the medical term meaning escape of fluid into a body cavity. So, for instance, escape of fluid into the pleural space is pleural effusion.
If the pleural membrane secretes too much fluid, it can build up in the pleural space, causing a condition called pleural effusion, which can put pressure on the lungs and limit their expansion. If the pleural membrane doesn't produce enough fluid, it can lead to a condition called dry pleurisy, causing the pleural layers to rub against each other and result in pain and inflammation.
No. That is the pleural membrane . The pericardium surrounds the heart.
The pleural membrane.
Pleural Membrane
The lung cavity is called the pleural cavity.
The function of the pleural membrane is to reduce friction in the lungs by creating a liquid to coat the inside of the lungs
Focal pleural thickening refers to the abnormal thickening of the pleural membrane that lines the outside of the lungs. It can be caused by various factors, such as inflammation, infection, or scarring of the pleura. Further evaluation, such as imaging studies or biopsies, may be needed to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.