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Respiratory
Pleuritic chest pain
Also known as: Pleurisy
Severity: Severe
Urgency: Emergency
Sharp pain with breathing
What is Pleuritic chest pain?
Sharp chest pain worsened by breathing or coughing, from pleural inflammation.
Possible Causes
- PE
- Pneumonia
- Pneumothorax
- Pericarditis
When to Seek Medical Help
Seek immediate emergency care - call 998
Warning Signs (Seek Immediate Care)
- Dyspnea
- Hypoxia
- PE signs
Related Keywords
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