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Causes
There are several causes for either acute or chronic pleurisy.
- Viral infection (influenza, mumps)
- Lung infections from bacteria (eg, tuberculosis ) or parasites (eg, amebiasis)
- Systemic lupus
- Asbestos
- Pancreatitis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Cancer metastases
- Liver and kidney disease (chronic)
- Sickle cell disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- After a heart attack (eg, Dressler’s syndrome)
- Heart failure
- Pulmonary embolism
- Chest injury
- Drug reaction (nitrofurantoin, procainamide)
Risk Factors
The following factors increase your chance of developing pleurisy. If you have any of these risk factors, tell your doctor:
- Infection, injury, or tumor
- An underlying lung condition, such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung abscesses, or influenza
These are the most common causes, however, pleurisy can occur spontaneously.
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2024 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.