Pleurisy Rheumatic

Pleurisy is an inflammation of the visceral layer (covering the lungs and heart) of the pleura, accompanied by the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity.

Pleurisy is not an independent disease, but develops as a result of various inflammatory processes, the causative agents of which can be microorganisms, viruses, protozoa, mycoplasma, fungi or allergens. Due to the fact that pleurisy can be a symptom of many diseases, it is necessary to carefully examine the patient and determine the cause of the development of pleurisy.

Pleural effusion is classified according to two parameters: cause and severity of the disease. Pleurisy is divided into two large groups: inflammatory and effusions, which are caused by other reasons. According to the severity criterion, acute, subacute, chronic and recurrent effusions are distinguished. In addition, due to the development, infectious (pneumococcal, staphylococcal, etc.), allergic, radiation, and