What Are the Symptoms of Pleurisy?
Symptoms of pleurisy may include the following:
- Severe, fleeting, sharp pain in your chest, often on one side only, when breathing deeply, coughing, moving, sneezing, or even talking.
- Severe chest pain that goes away when you hold your breath.
- When pleurisy occurs in certain locations of the lungs, the pain can be felt in other parts of the body such as the neck, shoulder, or abdomen.
- Rapid, shallow breathing in response to the pain.
What Are the Symptoms of Pleural Effusion?
pleural effusion is when there is an unusual amount of fluid around the lungs. The symptoms can include:
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
Call Your Doctor About Pleurisy If:
- Get emergency medical help for any chest pain or difficulty breathing.
- Even if you have already been diagnosed with pleurisy, call your doctor right away for even a low grade fever. A fever may be present if there is any infection or inflammation.