Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Pleurisy laboratory findings
Introduction
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
When a patient has pleurisy, the normally smooth lining of the lung (the pleura) becomes rough. They rub together with each breath, and may produce a rough, grating sound called a “friction rub”. The following tests are needed:
References
References
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