inflammation of pleura that covers the lung surface and lines the inner chest wall

another process like a viral infection

what is pleuritic pain

sharp stabbing and very localized

what agravates the pain

deep breathing, coughing nad movement

what happens to breathing when there is this kind of pain

it will be rapid, shallow and breath sounds are diminished

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Pleuritis

Question	Answer
Definition	inflammation of pleura that covers the lung surface and lines the inner chest wall
how does it happen	another process like a viral infection
onset	abrupt w/ pleuritic pain
what is pleuritic pain	sharp stabbing and very localized
what agravates the pain	deep breathing, coughing nad movement
what happens to breathing when there is this kind of pain	it will be rapid, shallow and breath sounds are diminished