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What is pleurisy?

If you ask most people, "What is pleurisy," most probably couldn't tell you. They might know that pleurisy is a disease of the lungs, but they wouldn't be able to explain what causes it. Pleurisy is also called pleuritis.

Pleurisy is a disease caused by an infection in the lining, or pleura, of the chest cavity around the lungs. When the pleura become inflamed, breathing becomes difficult and even painful. Pain caused by pleurisy can be exceptionally troublesome and sharp.

There are several layers of pleura below the rib cage. One layer overlies the lungs. Another layer is on the inner wall of the chest. The layers of pleura rub together, which allow your lungs to expand and contract without bumping the chest wall.

When these pleura become inflamed, the lungs can't move easily within the chest, which causes pain and discomfort.


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