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	Pleurisy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Pleurisy, also known as pleuritis, is an inflammation of the pleura, the lining of the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs, which can cause painful respiration and other symptoms.
		William Henry Harrison died of pleurisy in 1841, at the age of 68.
		Renée Vivien, the lesbian poet, died of pleurisy in 1909 at the age of 31.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pleurisy (402 words)

	PLEURISY - LoveToKnow Article on PLEURISY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The chief varieties of pleurisy are classified according to the variety of the effusion, should effusion take place.
		Fibrinous pleurisy is usually secondary to acute diseases of the lung such as pneumonia, cancer, abscess or tuberculosis.
		In the treatment of early pleurisy, pain may be relieved by a hypodermic of morphia or the application of leeches.
	94.1911encyclopedia.org /P/PL/PLEURISY.htm (1900 words)

	Pleurisy
		Pleurisy may develop in the presence of lung inflammation (for example, pneumonia, tuberculosis), rheumatic diseases, chest trauma, certain cancers, and asbestos-related disease.
		When pleurisy occurs in certain locations, such as near the diaphragm, the pain may be felt in other areas such as the neck, shoulder, or abdomen (referred pain).
		In certain instances, such as dry pleurisy, or when a fluid analysis is not informative, a biopsy of the pleura may be needed for microscopic analysis.
	www.arthritis-symptom.com /m-r/pleurisy.htm (1560 words)

	Understanding Pleurisy -- the Basics
		Pleurisy, also called pleuritis, is an inflammation of the pleura, which is the moist, double-layered membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the rib cage.
		Other diseases that can cause pleurisy are lung infections, such as pneumoniapneumonia and tuberculosis, and other diseases such as systemic lupuslupus erythematosus (lupus), rheumatoid arthritisrheumatoid arthritis, cancercancer, liver and kidney diseasekidney disease, heart failureheart failure and pulmonary embolismpulmonary embolism.
		Pleurisy and pleural effusion are generally only as serious as the underlying disease causing it.
	my.webmd.com /content/article/1680.53636 (335 words)

	Pleurisy
		Pleurisy is swelling (inflammation) of the thin layers of tissue (pleura) covering the lungs and the chest wall.
		Other causes of pleurisy include air leaking into the pleural cavity (pneumothorax), injury to the chest (such as a broken rib), tuberculosis or other infections, or a tumor in the pleura.
		If your doctor thinks your pleurisy is being caused by an autoimmune disease such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, he or she may do blood tests.
	www.peacehealth.org /kbase/topic/special/tj8148/sec1.htm (741 words)

	Pleurisy- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		Pleurisy may be a complication of underlying lung diseases, particularly of pneumonia, or sometimes of tuberculosis, lung abscesses, or influenza.
		The major symptom of dry pleurisy is a sharp, stabbing pain towards the side and lower part of the chest.
		A diagnosis of pleurisy usually begins with a physical examination, during which the doctor listens to the chest with a stethoscope for the low-pitched grating sound that occurs with each breath in a case of dry pleurisy.
	drdean.healthcentral.com /encyclopedia/408/567/Pleurisy.html (733 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pleurisy
		Pleurisy is an inflammation of the lining of the lungs that causes pain when you take a breath or cough.
		Pleurisy may develop when you have lung inflammation due to infections such as pneumonia or tuberculosis.
		The main symptom of pleurisy is pain in the chest.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001371.htm (473 words)

	THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 6, Ch. 80, Pleural Disorders
		Pleurisy is readily diagnosed when characteristic pleuritic pain occurs.
		Intercostal neuritis may be confused with pleurisy, but the pain is rarely related to respiration and there is no friction rub.
		A pleural friction rub may be confused with the friction rub of pericarditis (pericardial rub), which is heard best over the left border of the sternum in the third and fourth interspaces, is characteristically a to-and-fro sound synchronous with the heartbeat, and is not influenced significantly by respiration.
	www.merck.com /mrkshared/mmanual/section6/chapter80/80b.jsp (615 words)

	Diagnose-Me: Condition: Pleurisy
		Pleurisy (or pleuritis) occurs when the double membrane (pleura) that lines the chest cavity and surrounds each of your lungs becomes inflamed.
		Pleurisy occurs as a complication of many things, including bacterial or viral infections of the lungs (such as pneumonia), TB, lupus, chest injury or trauma, a blood clot in the lung, or cancer.
		Often strong or stabbing when taking a deep breath or coughing, the pain usually subsides or disappears between breaths, and it is usually felt on one side of the stomach area or lower chest.
	www.diagnose-me.com /cond/C557292.html (564 words)

	pleurisy. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		Pleurisy with effusion is often associated with such chronic lung conditions as tuberculosis or tumors.
		Epidemic pleurodynia, a pleurisy attributed to a virus, is a mild disease of short duration.
		Treatment of pleurisy is directed at the underlying condition as well as the symptoms.
	www.bartleby.com /65/pl/pleurisy.html (185 words)

	The Pleurisy File: General Studies
		Our results indicate that pleurisy with eosinophilia and dominant immunoglobulin (Ig) M antibody are characteristic features of the early stage of paragonimiasis, whereas IgG antibody is dominant in the late stage.
		Pleurisy is involved in 23% of all respiratory patients seen each year.
		Thoracoscopy should be carried out when the neoplastic nature of a pleurisy has not been established by needle biopsy in order to evaluate the resectability of the tumour in the absence of surgical contra-indication.
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	Pleurisy
		Pleurisy is an inflammation of the membrane that surrounds and protects the lungs (the pleura).
		As a consequence, sharp chest pains are the primary symptom of pleurisy.
		Pleurisy, also called pleuritis, is a condition that generally stems from an existing respiratory infection, disease, or injury.
	www.lifesteps.com /gm/Atoz/ency/pleurisy.jsp (1861 words)

	Pleurisy explained
		Pleurisy is inflammation of these membranes, commonly caused by upper respiratory tract infections.
		Bacterial pleurisy is often a side effect of pneumonia, a type of lung infection.
		Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura, which causes the membranes to rub and grate against each other.
	www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au /bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Pleurisy_explained?OpenDocument (568 words)

	pleurisy on Encyclopedia.com
		Diagnosis of tuberculous pleurisy using the biologic parameters adenosine deaminase, lysozyme, and i...
		PLEURISY [pleurisy], inflammation of the pleura (the membrane that covers the lungs and lines the chest cavity).
		Contrast-enhanced sonography for differential diagnosis of pleurisy and focal pleural lesions of unknown cause.(clinical investigations)
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/p1/pleurisy.asp (427 words)

	Pleurisy root - Drugs & Vitamins - Drug Library - DrugDigest
		Pleurisy root is named for its use by native Americans and settlers to treat pleurisy, which is inflammation of the membranes that line the chest and cover the lungs.
		Pleurisy root has an effect on the heart that is similar to the effect of digoxin, which is used to treat heart conditions.
		Pleurisy root may increase the chances of side effects when it is taken with digoxin or with herbals that have digoxin-like activity.
	www.drugdigest.org /DD/PrintablePages/herbMonograph/0,11475,4102,00.html (986 words)

	Numark \| Pleurisy Root
		Pleurisy root was used by Native American tribes both internally as a remedy for pulmonary infections and topically to treat wounds.
		Pleurisy root was an official medicine in the United States Pharmacopoeia from 1820 to 1905.
		Pleurisy root should be avoided by pregnant women as it may stimulate uterine contractions.
	www.numarkpharmacists.com /hn/Herb/Pleurisy_Root.htm (553 words)

	Pleurisy definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Pleurisy is frequently associated with a pleural effusion (the accumulation of extra fluid in the space between the two layers of pleura).
		Pleurisy causes a stabbing pain in the chest aggravated by breathing, chest tenderness, cough, and shortness of breath.
		In cases of pleurisy caused by cancer, the fluid often reaccumulates so a procedure called pleurodesis may be done in which an irritant (such as Bleomycin, Tetracycline, or Talc powder) is instilled inside the space between the pleura in order to create inflammation.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4948 (550 words)

	Pleurisy
		Pleurisy is the inflammation of the very thin layers of tissue covering the lungs and chest cavity (pleura).
		Pleurisy is often results in chest pain that is made worse when breathing or coughing.
		Pleurisy is caused by viral infections or other conditions, such as pneumonia, blood clots, cancer, kidney disease, heart failure and tuberculosis.
	www.herbalremedies.com /pleurisy.html (1423 words)

	Pleurisy - healing with herbs, vitamins and minerals.
		The appearance of a fever and the development of a dry cough are symptoms that signal the onset of pleurisy in a person.
		When there is an accumulation of a lot of fluid around the lungs, wet pleurisy is the proper definition of the condition and the dry form of pleurisy results when there is a scarcity of fluid around the lungs.
		The most common disorder responsible for the onset of pleurisy is pneumonia, however disease like tuberculosis and other types of serious disorders can also be factors that bring about the occurrence of the condition.
	www.herbs2000.com /disorders/pleurisy.htm (1714 words)

	Pleurisy Root
		Pleurisy root is useful for hot, dry, and tight conditions in the chest.
		Pleurisy root promotes the coughing up of phlegm, reduces inflammation, and helps reduce fevers by stimulating perspiration.
		Pleurisy root will combine well with cayenne, lobelia and grindelia in the treatment of respiratory congestion.
	www.herbs2000.com /herbs/herbs_pleurisy_root.htm (478 words)

	Pleurisy -- eCureMe.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Between the two layers is a space in which a small amount of fluid circulates to lubricate the two surfaces as they slide over one another during breathing.
		Pleurisy refers to the inflammation (irritation, swelling, stickiness) of the pleura.
		Pleurisy is not a disease, but a symptom of another condition (e.g., virus or bacterial infection).
	www.ecureme.com /emyhealth/data/pleurisy.asp (345 words)

	SurfWax: News, Reviews and Articles On Pleurisy
		Pleurisy is an inflammation of the membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the rib cage, a condition that can make breathing extremely painful...
		Pleurisy is an inflammation of the thin layers of tissue covering the lungs and chest cavity, usually caused by a viral infection.
		After giving birth, she contracted pneumonia and pleurisy and is greatly weakened, although they think she ll recover.
	news.surfwax.com /health/files/Pleurisy.html (806 words)

	A Simpler Way: Pleurisy root
		Pleurisy can be caused by exposure to cold weather and is aggravated by cold, damp weather.
		At the same time, pleurisy root is charging through the body, opening up the lung capillaries and working to thin mucus and congestion, which makes it easier to expectorate.
		Pleurisy root stimulates the vagus nerve, causing a variety of actions like bronchial dilation, expectoration and increasing the mucosal content of the lining of the outer lungs.
	www.asimplerway.com /archives/000174.html (1671 words)

	Pleurisy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Usually the pain is felt in the chest wall over the location of the inflammation, but it may also be felt in the upper abdominal area or in the neck and shoulder or in a combination of these areas.
		Because the pain associated with pleurisy is distinctive, it is often easy for a doctor to make a diagnosis.
		Using a stethoscope on a patient with pleurisy, a squeaky, rubbing sound may be heard.
	www.csmc.edu /pf_6957.html (453 words)

	Pleurisy: Pleural Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Pleurisy develops when something (usually a virus or bacterium) irritates the pleura, resulting in inflammation.
		Pleurisy may also develop when cancer spreads from the lung or another part of the body to the pleura, irritating it.
		Thus, a person with pleurisy is encouraged to breathe deeply and cough as soon as breathing becomes less painful.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec04/ch052/ch052b.html (518 words)

	Pleurisy Root - Asclepias tuberosa - Encapsulated Botanical - Herbs
		Pleurisy Root can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis and other chest conditions.
		Pleurisy Root was used by the Native American tribes and by settlers for a variety of lung ailments and as a topical treatment for warts and sores.
		In the 19th century, Pleurisy Root was an official medicine listed in the United States Pharmacopoeia, and was used in the treatment of colds, flu, bronchial and pulmonary conditions.
	www.viable-herbal.com /singles/herbs/s930.htm (930 words)

	Pleurisy
		A clot in an artery of your lungs (pulmonary embolism)
		The most important goal in relieving pleurisy or pleural effusion is treatment of the underlying condition that's causing your signs and symptoms.
		For example, if the cause of pleurisy is a bacterial infection of your lung (pneumonia), an antibiotic may control the infection.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00244.html (989 words)

	Pleurisy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The sharp, fleeting pain in your chest that pleurisy causes is made worse by coughing, sneezing, moving and deep breathing.
		When an accumulation of fluids (pleural effusion) is associated with pleurisy, the pain usually disappears because the fluid serves as a lubricant.
		Pleurisy can also occur as a result of trauma to your chest or after heart surgery.
	www.prescriptiondrugchat.com /showthread.php?t=1498 (607 words)

	Pleurisy Root (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Pleurisy root has a powerful diaphoretic action which first increases the body temperature which in turn, opens the pores and sweating follows.
		Pleurisy root opens up the lung capillaries, this helps to release any mucus in the lungs, thinning it for easier discharge.
		This is where Pleurisy root comes in along with enemas and hot baths and other things to eliminate excess toxins, mucus, etc. Due to its relaxing diaphoretic action, Pleurisy root should not be used on people with a weak pulse and cold skin.
	www.regaininghealthnaturally.com /Herb_Information/Pleurisy_Root.shtml (530 words)

	Information about Pleurisy Disease
		Pleurisy is also called pleuritis and pleuritic chest pain.
		Pleurisy be caused by pneumonia, tuberculosis, rheumatic diseases, chest trauma, certain types of cancers, and asbestos-related disease.
		A localized collection of fluid separates the lung pleura from the chest wall pleura, causing the chest pain to disappear even though the illness may be worsening.
	www.mamashealth.com /lung/pleu.asp (242 words)

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