Pleurisy: Diagnosis & Tests (Pleuritis)

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Pleurisy

Alternate Names : Pleuritis

Pleurisy | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

Pleurisy is diagnosed by history and physical exam. The classic complaint is severe knifelike chest pain that gets worse with each breath. Chest x-rays are often used to uncover causes of pleurisy. Blood tests are also used to diagnose pleurisy in some people.

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Author: Vincent J. Toups, MD
Reviewer: Melissa Sanders, PharmD
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01

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