Pleuritis Flashcards
1
Q
Essentials of DX pleuritis
A
- fleeting pain in chest wall
- follows injury or illness
- pain worsens with deep breathing/movement
2
Q
What is pleuritis?
A
Inflammation of the pleura
3
Q
What is the cause of pleuritis in young, otherwise healthy patients?
A
Pneumonia or other viral respiratory illness
4
Q
What lung sounds maybe present in Patients with pleuritis?
A
Friction rubs
5
Q
What imaging should be done for patients with pleuritis?
A
CXR
6
Q
Treatment of Pleuritis
A
Treat underlying cause
