MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Pleurisy is also called pleuritis. Your lungs and the inside of your chest are each lined with a thin layer called pleura. The space between them (pleural space) is filled with fluid that allows them to slide smoothly along each other when you breathe, like oil in a machine.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pleurisy is inflammation of the parietal pleura that typically results in characteristic pleuritic pain and has a variety of possible causes. The term “pleurisy” is often used to refer to a symptom and a condition.

Detailed explanation-3: -Inflammation of the pleura causes pain, which is made worse by deep breathing and coughing. Sometimes, the inflammation can cause a build-up of the fluid between the two membranes. This is known as a pleural effusion.