Understanding Pleurisy -- Symptoms

In this article

• What Are the Symptoms of Pleurisy?
• What Are the Symptoms of Pleural Effusion?
• Call Your Doctor About Pleurisy If:

What Are the Symptoms of Pleurisy?

• Severe, fleeting, sharp pain in your chest, often on one side only, when breathing deeply, coughing, moving, sneezing, or even talking.
• Severe chest pain that goes away when you hold your breath.
• When pleurisy occurs in certain locations of the lungs, the pain can be felt in other parts of the body such as the neck, shoulder, or abdomen.
• Rapid, shallow breathing in response to the pain.

What Are the Symptoms of Pleural Effusion?

• Shortness of breath
• Cough

Call Your Doctor About Pleurisy If:

• Get emergency medical help for any chest pain or difficulty breathing.
• Even if you have already been diagnosed with pleurisy, call your doctor right away for even a low grade fever. A fever may be present if there is any infection or inflammation.