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Symptoms of plurasy?

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Chest pain: Sharp, especially when taking a deep breath.

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

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Pleurisy: Pleurisy is inflammation of lining of the lung most usually due to pneumonia. It causes severe pain especially on deep breathing. It may also be associated with fluid or effusion.

Answered 12/9/2013

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