PLEURISY

By Nihal Luthra 10-C

WHAT IS
PLEURISY?
➤ It is a Respiratory disorder
caused by the inflammation of
the Pleura.
➤ The Pleura is a double layered
membrane that lines the outer
side of the lungs for protection.
WHAT ARE THE
CAUSES OF PLEURISY?
➤ Viral infections
➤ Bacterial pneumonia
➤ Bronchitis
➤ Tuberculosis
➤ Chest wounds
➤ Rib fractures
➤ Blunt trauma to the chest wall
➤ Chest or lung tumors
➤ Blood clots in the arteries of your lung
➤ Immune system disorders
➤ Sickle cell anaemia
➤ Pancreatitis, a condition in which the
pancreas is inflamed
➤ Heart surgery complications
➤ Lung cancer
➤ Lymphoma
➤ Mesothelioma cancer
➤ Fungal or parasitic infections
 WHAT ARE THE
SYMPTOMS OF
PLEURISY?
➤ Sharp pain in breathing
➤ Pain on one side of your chest
➤ Pain in shoulders and back
➤ Shallow breathing
➤ Headaches
➤ Joint pain
➤ Muscle aches
➤ Shortness of breath
 WHAT ARE THE
DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURES USED
➤ Chest X-rays
FOR
➤ Blood PLEURISY?
tests
➤ Thoracentesis
➤ CT scan
➤ Ultrasound
➤ Biopsy
 WHAT ARE THE RELATIONS OF
PLEURISY TO ETHNICITY,
DIETARY HABITS, EXERCISE,
LIFE-STYLE AND GENETIC
➤ Life-style and exercise and
PREDISPOSITION?
dietary habits: Since most
pleurisy
USEDisFOR
caused by an
PLEURISY?
infection, it can be difficult to
avoid. Maintaining a healthy
lifestyle with regular exercise
and a balanced diet will
improve immune function and
decrease the risk of infection.
➤ Ethnicity: Pleurisy does not
depend on ethnicity.
➤ Genetic predisposition:
Pleurisy is not hereditary
 WHAT ARE THE
METHODS OF
THERAPY AND
➤ Antibiotics for bacterial
MANAGEMENT FOR
infection
➤ PLEURISY?
Anti-inflammation medication
➤ Prescription
USED FOR pain and cough
PLEURISY?
medication
➤ Medications to break up any
blood clots or large collections
of pus and mucus, which are
then drained out via a tube
➤ Bronchodilators via metered
dose inhaler devices, such as
those used to treat Asthma.
THANK
YOU