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Pleurisy

Internet URL

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pleurisy/DS00244  External Link

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Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Description

Pleurisy occurs when the double membrane (pleura) that lines the chest cavity and surrounds each of your lungs becomes inflamed. The condition, also called pleuritis, typically causes sharp pain, almost always during the motion of breathing.

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Review Date

4/10/2007