Pleurisy
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Pleuritis is inflammation of the pleura, the thin membrane that lines the lungs and the inside of the chest cavity.
Common symptoms: It is characterized by chest pain that intensifies with deep breathing or coughing, and at times it comes with difficulty breathing.
Common causes: It can arise after respiratory infections, inflammatory processes, or conditions that involve the chest.
Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist evaluates the health of the lungs and pleura, and the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon intervenes in cases that require a surgical approach. If you have chest pain when breathing, the sensible thing is to have it evaluated by a professional to clarify its origin.
Data on 40 doctors who treat pleurisy
Which specialist treats pleurisy?
Pleurisy (inflammation of the lining around the lungs) should be evaluated by a pulmonologist, a specialist in respiratory conditions, who identifies the cause and determines treatment.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pleurisy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Erika Salinas Lezama
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Frequently asked questions
What is pleurisy?
Pleuritis is inflammation of the pleura, the thin membrane that lines the lungs and the inside of the chest cavity.
Which doctor treats pleurisy?
Pleurisy (inflammation of the lining around the lungs) should be evaluated by a pulmonologist, a specialist in respiratory conditions, who identifies the cause and determines treatment.