pleuritic (Meaning)
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pleuritic (a.)
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pleuritic Sentence Examples
- The patient presented with pleuritic chest pain, indicating inflammation of the pleura.
- Auscultation revealed dullness to percussion and decreased breath sounds, suggestive of pleuritic effusion.
- The computed tomography (CT) scan showed bilateral pleural thickening, indicating pleuritic adhesions.
- The biopsy confirmed the presence of pleuritic fibrosis, causing the scarring of the pleura.
- Treatment for pleuritic pain involves managing the underlying cause and using analgesics for pain relief.
- Empyema, a collection of pus in the pleural space, can cause severe pleuritic pain.
- Pleuritic rubs, heard during auscultation, signify the friction of inflamed pleural surfaces.
- The patient's persistent pleuritic symptoms required further investigation to rule out any underlying pulmonary or cardiac conditions.
- In the case of pleuritic effusion, a thoracentesis is performed to remove excess fluid from the pleural space.
- Pleuritic disease can significantly impact respiratory function, leading to shortness of breath and reduced exercise tolerance.
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The patient presented with pleuritic chest pain, indicating inflammation of the pleura.
Auscultation revealed dullness to percussion and decreased breath sounds, suggestive of pleuritic effusion.
The computed tomography (CT) scan showed bilateral pleural thickening, indicating pleuritic adhesions.
The biopsy confirmed the presence of pleuritic fibrosis, causing the scarring of the pleura.
