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Pleurisy

Pleurisy is a common lung infection.

Pleura are the membranes that cover the outside of the lungs and the inside wall of the chest cavity. Pleurisy is an inflammation of the pleura. Pleural effusion occurs when there is fluid within the pleural space.

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