Inflammation of the lung covering or layers is known as pleurisy, most commonly associated with pleural effusion, which is the accumulation of fluid between the lung layers. Pleurisy occurs in cancer, pulmonary embolism, tuberculosis, congestive heart failure, etc. It presents with chest pain during inhalation, chest pain, and localized pain in the front or back of the body. Treatment of the underlying cause is the ultimate treatment. Additionally, pain medications can relieve the pain.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a 5 mm nodule on the lower right lobe of the lungs. It seems to be stable and its size is too small to have surgical removal.
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