Condition
Pleuritis
David Cohen, M.D.Published 30 April 20051 min read
Alternative names
Pleurisy; Pleuritic chest pain
Definition
Pleurisy is an inflammation of the pleura, the lining of the lungs, with subsequent pain.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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