| Front | What is pleuritic pain or pleurisy? |
|---|---|
| Back | This is irritation of or damage to the pleural surfaces, which causes a characteristic sharp or sticking pain with each breath when these normally smooth surfaces slide on one another. |
Tags: 27, chest, injuries
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