PNEUMONOPLEURITIS Meaning and
Definition
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Pneumonopleuritis is a medical term that refers to the inflammation of both the lungs (pneumono-) and the pleura (pleuritis). The condition involves the simultaneous inflammation of the lung tissue, which is responsible for gas exchange, and the pleura, which is the delicate membrane lining the outside of the lungs and the inside of the chest cavity.
In pneumonopleuritis, the inflammation of the lungs and pleura usually occurs as a result of an infection, such as pneumonia or pleurisy, a condition where the pleural layers become inflamed and may rub against each other during breathing. The inflammation can also be caused by other factors like autoimmune disorders, chest trauma, or exposure to certain irritants.
Symptoms of pneumonopleuritis may include coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, fever, and general fatigue. Diagnosis is often achieved through a combination of physical examination, medical history evaluation, laboratory tests (such as blood tests and imaging studies like X-rays or CT scans), and sometimes by analyzing samples of pleural fluid for infection or abnormal cells.
Treatment for pneumonopleuritis typically involves targeted therapy to address the underlying cause of the inflammation. This may include prescribing antibiotics for bacterial infections, anti-inflammatory medications to reduce swelling and pain, or other interventions like drainage of fluid from the pleural space in certain cases. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required to provide close monitoring and more aggressive treatment.
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Inflammation of both lungs and pleura; pleuropneumonia.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for PNEUMONOPLEURITIS
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Etymology of PNEUMONOPLEURITIS
The word "pneumonopleuritis" is derived from two Greek roots: "pneumono" (πνευμονο) meaning "lung" and "pleuritis" (πλευρίτιδα) meaning "inflammation of the pleura". The pleura refers to the thin membrane that covers the lungs and lines the inside of the chest cavity. Therefore, the term "pneumonopleuritis" is used to describe inflammation affecting both the lung (pneumono-) and the pleura (-pleuritis).
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