Inflammation of the pleura is a very painful disease in which the so-called pleura of the ribcage has become inflamed. The pleura is a part of the pleura of the chest. Strictly speaking, one speaks of pleuritis when the entire pleura is inflamed. In a broader sense, however, it is often generalized and is also … Duration of pleurisy
Consequences of pleurisy A mild and moderately severe pleurisy usually heals without consequences. In the case of a severe inflammation, however, the healing of the inflamed areas may result in adhesions, adhesions or even calcifications (pleuritis calcerea). If this results in impaired lung function and thus breathing is restricted, surgery is required to remove the … Consequences of pleurisy | Duration of pleurisy
