A: The most common cause of pleurisy is a viral infection of the lungs. Other conditions in which pleurisy may be present are pneumonia, bronchitis, lymphoma, a bacterial or fungal infection, rib fractures, pulmonary embolism, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Read more>>

A: Yes. Inflammation of the pleura can be visible on X-rays and this is a common method of diagnosis. Read more>>