Pleuritis
Pleuritis
Pleuritis, also known as pleurisy, is an inflammation of the pleura, the double-layered membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the inside of the chest cavity. This condition can lead to painful respiration and other symptoms.
Pronunciation
Pleuritis is pronounced as pleu-ri-tis.
Etymology
The term "pleuritis" is derived from the Greek word "pleura," which means "side" or "rib" and the suffix "-itis," which is used in medical terminology to denote inflammation.
Symptoms
The primary symptom of pleuritis is a sharp, stabbing pain in the chest that worsens with deep breathing, coughing, or sneezing. Other symptoms may include shortness of breath, a dry cough, and fever.
Causes
Pleuritis can be caused by a variety of conditions, including viral infection, bacterial infection, autoimmune disease, and lung cancer. It can also occur as a complication of certain medical procedures, such as lung biopsy or thoracentesis.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of pleuritis typically involves a physical examination, during which a doctor will listen to the patient's lungs with a stethoscope for abnormal sounds that may indicate inflammation. Additional tests, such as a chest X-ray, CT scan, or ultrasound, may also be used to confirm the diagnosis.
Treatment
Treatment for pleuritis depends on the underlying cause. It may include medications to relieve pain and inflammation, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and treatments for the underlying condition, such as antibiotics for bacterial infections.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pleuritis
- Wikipedia's article - Pleuritis
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski