Chest pain on breathing

Definition

Pleuritic chest pain is a type of pain that is caused by problems with the thin layers of tissue that surround the lungs (called the “pleura”). This type of pain feels like a sharp, stabbing chest pain, and it gets worse when you breathe in. Pleuritic chest pain can be caused by the following problems: pneumothorax, pleural effusion, pleuritis, empyema, pericarditis.

Exclusions

• Pleurisy
• Chronic primary visceral pain
• Chronic secondary visceral pain

Inclusions

• Painful respiration

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