Pleuritis
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Pleuritis is inflammation around the lining of the lungs, and has been found in some Long COVID patients.[1]
ME/CFS[edit | edit source]
Long COVID[edit | edit source]
Pleuritis is a recognized symptom in Long COVID and may cause shortness of breath (breathlessness).[1]
Possible causes[edit | edit source]
Possible treatments[edit | edit source]
Colchicine is being investigated as a possible treatment for Long COVID patients with pleuritis.[1]
Learn more[edit | edit source]
- STIMULATE-ICP trial for Long COVID
See also[edit | edit source]
- Long COVID
- Colchicine
- Dyspnea (shortness of breath)