The pain is increased by deep breathing, coughing , and chest movement. Fluid can accumulate at the site of pleural inflammation. A localized collection of fluid separates the lung pleura from the chest wall pleura causing the chest pain to disappear even though the illness may be worsening. Treatment Treatment is determined by the precipitating illness. Bacterial infections are treated with appropriate antibiotics.
Tuberculosis requires special treatment.
Viral infections normally run their course without medications. Pleural fluid is often removed by thoracentesis , and evaluated for signs of infection. Recovery from infections of all types is generally good with treatment. Recovery from pleurisy cause by malignant disease is depends on the type and extent of the illness. Complications breathing difficulty complications associated with the precipitating illness Calling Your Health Care Provider Call your health care provider if you experience symptoms of pleurisy.