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Dream - Inflammation of the lung membrane or also known as pleuritis is a serious medical condition that causes inflammation of the pleura, which is the thin membrane that covers the lungs and the chest cavity.
Recently, news about Shin Tae-yong, the Coach of the Indonesian National Team who had to wear a chest tube due to this illness, has become the concern of many people. Here are important facts about pleurisy.
Pleuritis is caused by inflammation and irritation of the pleura. This condition causes the pleura to swell and the pleural fluid to become sticky, resulting in chest pain when the two layers of pleura rub against each other during breathing. Common causes of pleuritis include viral, bacterial, or fungal infections such as influenza or TB.
There are also other causes, namely: Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus Lung disorders such as pulmonary embolism Lung cancer Rib injuries Hereditary diseases such as sickle cell anemia
The main symptoms of pleuritis are sharp and stabbing chest pain, especially when breathing. This pain can worsen when coughing, sneezing, laughing, or moving, but it can ease by holding your breath or pressing on the chest. There are also other symptoms such as fever, chills, loss of appetite, headache, joint and muscle pain, and shortness of breath.
The doctor will examine the patient's symptoms and medical history, as well as use a stethoscope to listen to the sounds in the lungs. To check for inflammation in the pleura, the doctor may perform lung scans using X-rays, CT scans, or ultrasound. If fluid buildup is found, the doctor may perform thoracentesis to take a fluid sample. Additionally, the doctor may conduct blood tests, EKG, thoracoscopy, or pleural biopsy to assist with diagnosis.
Treatment of pleuritis depends on its cause. Some medications used include: - Antibiotics for bacterial infections - Antifungals for fungal infections - Medications to reduce inflammation and pain - Blood thinners for pulmonary embolism - Cough medicine - Medications for autoimmune diseases
Pleuritis caused by a viral infection usually heals with sufficient rest without requiring antivirus medication. In cases caused by lung cancer, surgery, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy may be necessary.
Pleuritis can be prevented by avoiding its causes, such as getting pneumococcal vaccination to prevent bacterial infections, as well as avoiding smoking to prevent pleuritis and lung cancer. Source: Alodokter.
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