Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura (lung lining). Causes include infection, trauma, autoimmune. Pain with breathing is characteristic. Requires diagnosis of underlying cause.
Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura (lung lining). Causes include infection, trauma, autoimmune. Pain with breathing is characteristic. Requires diagnosis of underlying cause.
Sharp chest pain worse with breathing or coughing, pain that may radiate to shoulder, shortness of breath (shallow breathing to avoid pain), sometimes fever.
Chest pain always warrants medical evaluation. Severe pain, high fever, signs of infection, or breathing difficulty is urgent.
Rest, shallow painless breaths, support chest with pillow when coughing, hydration, heat or cold for comfort.
After diagnosis: Turmeric for inflammation. Mullein for lungs. Lobelia (small amounts, traditional). Pleurisy Root (Butterfly Weed) historical remedy. Marshmallow root. Elderberry for viral causes. Treat underlying cause.
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