{"product_id":"2940153828473","title":"Pleurisy, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003ePleurisy is inflammation and irritation of the lining of the lungs and chest (the pleura) that leads to chest pain (usually sharp) when you take a breath or cough.\u003cbr\u003ePleurisy may develop when you have lung inflammation secondary to:\u003cbr\u003ea. Infections such as pneumonia or tuberculosis.\u003cbr\u003eb. Pulmonary Embolism\u003cbr\u003ec. Bronchiolitis\u003cbr\u003eThis inflammation also causes the sharp chest pain of pleurisy.\u003cbr\u003eIt may also occur with:\u003cbr\u003ea. Asbestos-related disease\u003cbr\u003eb. Certain cancers\u003cbr\u003ec. Chest trauma – neck and rib fractures\u003cbr\u003ed. Fibrous adhesions\u003cbr\u003eThe main symptom of pleurisy is sharp stabbing pain in the chest.\u003cbr\u003eThis pain often occurs when you take a deep breath in or out, or cough.\u003cbr\u003eSome people feel the pain in the shoulder.\u003cbr\u003eDeep breathing, coughing and chest movement makes the pain worse.\u003cbr\u003ePleurisy can cause fluid to collect inside the chest cavity.\u003cbr\u003eb. This can make breathing difficult and may cause the following symptoms:\u003cbr\u003ei. Bluish skin color (cyanosis)\u003cbr\u003eii. Dry painful Coughing\u003cbr\u003eiii. Shortness of breath\u003cbr\u003eWhen you have pleurisy, the normally smooth surfaces lining the lung (the pleura) become rough.\u003cbr\u003eThey rub together with each breath and may produce a rough, grating sound called a \"friction rub.\"\u003cbr\u003eThe doctor can hear this sound with the stethoscope, or by placing an ear against the chest.\u003cbr\u003eCT scan of the chest: CT scan may show the inflammation of the pleura and pleural effusion\u003cbr\u003eThoracentesis: tapping of pleural effusion will identify the underlying cause\u003cbr\u003eTreatment depends on what is causing the pleurisy.\u003cbr\u003eBacterial infections are treated with antibiotics.\u003cbr\u003eSurgery may be needed to drain infected fluid from the lungs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Pleurisy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 More Facts of Pleurisy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of Pleurisy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Pleural Effusion\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Pneumonia\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Cancer Lung\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Pneumothorax\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47074629484784,"sku":"2940153828473","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153828473_p0.jpg?v=1764057260","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153828473","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}