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Pleuritis

From MEpedia, a crowd-sourced encyclopedia of ME and CFS science and history

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]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Frequently Asked Questions". STIMULATE-ICP.
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