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[[Pleurisy]] may develop when you have [[lung inflammation]] due to [[infections]] such as [[pneumonia]] or [[tuberculosis]]. It is often a sign of a [[viral infection]] of the [[lungs]]. This [[inflammation]] also causes the sharp [[chest pain]] of [[pleurisy]]. | [[Pleurisy]] may develop when you have [[lung inflammation]] due to [[infections]] such as [[pneumonia]] or [[tuberculosis]]. It is often a sign of a [[viral infection]] of the [[lungs]]. This [[inflammation]] also causes the sharp [[chest pain]] of [[pleurisy]]. | ||
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Causes
Pleurisy may develop when you have lung inflammation due to infections such as pneumonia or tuberculosis. It is often a sign of a viral infection of the lungs. This inflammation also causes the sharp chest pain of pleurisy.
It may also occur with:
- Asbestos-related disease
- Certain cancers
- Chest trauma
- Pulmonary embolus
- Rheumatic diseases