adhesions pleural leaves

Introduction The pleura is a thin skin that lines the rib cage from the inside (pleura) and also envelops the lungs from the outside (pulmonary pleura). The pleura is pervaded by many nerves. This makes it extremely sensitive to pain. The function of the pleura is to form a sliding layer for the respiratory movements … Moist pleurisy

Diagnosis As a complication of pleurisy inflammation, adhesions of the pleura can occur. This is due to the shallow breathing in a wet pleurisy, which causes the pleura and the lung pleura to lie on top of each other for longer than usual. If such an adhesion of the two parts of the pleura occurs, … Diagnosis | Moist pleurisy