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Pleurisy

Description:

Pleurisy is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the pleura, the thin membranes that line the chest cavity and surround the lungs. It often causes sharp chest pain while breathing or coughing.

Sample Sentences:

1. She was diagnosed with pleurisy after experiencing severe chest pain.
2. The doctor prescribed medication to relieve the inflammation caused by pleurisy.
3. If left untreated, pleurisy can lead to complications such as fluid accumulation in the pleural space.
4. Pleurisy can make it difficult to take deep breaths.

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