Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Viral Pleuritis (pleuritis)

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Mild, localized chest pain worse with deep breathing;
History of recent URI;
Sharp pain increased with inspiration; 
Fever;

PhysicalFindings

Shallow respirations; 
Local tenderness; 
Pleural friction rib;

ClinicalTests

Chest xRay

RiskFactors

Recent viral infection

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/pulmonary-disorders/mediastinal-and-pleural-disorders/viral-pleuritis