Early symptoms of dry pleurisy?

summary

Pleurisy is also classified, mainly dry pleurisy, tuberculous pleurisy and so on, relative to tuberculous pleurisy, the treatment effect of dry pleurisy is better, but many people are not clear about the symptoms, not found in time, also delay the treatment. What are the early symptoms of dry pleurisy.

Early symptoms of dry pleurisy?

Dry pleurisy is an early manifestation of tuberculous pleurisy. At this time, the pleura is congested, edematous, and there is a small amount of fibrin exudate on the surface. Clinically, the onset is acute, fever, mild chest pain, cough or respiratory pain.

Dry pleurisy is characterized by the pleura can occur in any part of the cavity. Some patients have little or no symptoms, and they can heal themselves. Some people have acute onset, chills, mild or moderate fever, but the main symptom is localized acupuncture like chest pain. Chest pain is caused by the friction between the parietal and visceral pleura, so chest pain is mostly located in the front or behind the axillary line with the largest range of chest breathing movement, especially when deep breathing and coughing.

For example, in the center of diaphragm, the pain can radiate to the ipsilateral shoulder; The lesion is in the periphery of diaphragm, and the pain can radiate to the upper abdomen and heart pit. Due to chest pain patients do not dare to breathe deeply, so shortness of breath and superficial, when stimulating the vagus nerve can cause stubborn cough. Physical examination showed that respiratory movement was limited, local tenderness, decreased breath sound, touching or hearing pleural friction sound, which could be heard no matter when exhaling or inhaling, but remained unchanged after coughing. At this time, pleural friction sound is an important sign.

matters needing attention

At ordinary times, we should also pay attention to the prevention of pleurisy, such as less contact with patients, pay attention to the rules of work and rest, pay attention to cold and warm, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and do more exercise, which is very good for health.