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Pleurisy (Investigative Procedures (Pleural biopsy, Blood tests, Decubitus…
Pleurisy
Investigative Procedures
Pleural biopsy
Blood tests
Decubitus chest x-ray
Ultrasound
CT Scan
EKG
General causes
Chest wounds
Pancreatitis
Pneumonia
Lymphoma
Rheumatoid arthritis
Clinical Manifestation
Shortness of breath
Unexplained weight loss
Rapid heartbeat
Coughing
Pharmacotherapy
Aspirin
Codeine
Ibuprofen
Management
Inter-coastal drainage
Lying on the side with pain
Diet Therapy
Vitamin rich foods
Soft diet
Definition
An inflammation of the parietal pleura that typically results in pleuritic pain
Evaluation
The patients should be relieved from pain after two weeks of the treatment