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Pleurisy

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Pleurisy refers specifically to inflammation of the lung lining, a health issue that requires medical attention. SlideAfter complaining of chest pain and a cough, Mariah was diagnosed with pleurisy.
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Severity VariesPlay
Pleurisy can range from mild to severe and the context usually indicates the seriousness. SlideShe has a mild case of pleurisy and is recovering at home.
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Technical TermPlay
The term 'pleurisy' is technical, more likely to be used by healthcare professionals than laypeople. SlideThe doctor explained that the patient's sharp chest pains were due to pleurisy.