Is Pleurisy Same As Pleuritis?
Pleurisy (PLOOR-ih-see) is a condition in which the pleura — two large, thin layers of tissue that separate your lungs from your chest wall — becomes inflamed. Also called pleuritis, pleurisy causes sharp chest pain (pleuritic pain) that worsens during breathing. Its also known as Pleuritis One pleural layer of tissue wraps around the outside […]