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Symptoms and signs
Following are the signs and symptoms found with pleurisy.
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Chest pain: Commonly noted symptom, characterized by sharp, stabbing pain sometimes associated with burning sensation. The pain may aggravate while breathing and coughing.
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Dyspnoea or shortness of breath
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Cough: It can be dry or productive and sometimes may be associated with blood in sputum
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Fever: Infection, as commonly associated with fever
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