Pleuritis

Question 1

Essentials of DX pleuritis

Answer 1

• fleeting pain in chest wall
• follows injury or illness
• pain worsens with deep breathing/movement

Question 2

What is pleuritis?

Answer 2

Inflammation of the pleura

Question 3

What is the cause of pleuritis in young, otherwise healthy patients?

Answer 3

Pneumonia or other viral respiratory illness

Question 4

What lung sounds maybe present in Patients with pleuritis?

Answer 4

Friction rubs

Question 5

What imaging should be done for patients with pleuritis?

Answer 5

CXR

Question 6

Treatment of Pleuritis

Answer 6

Treat underlying cause