What causes pain in the right lung?

Generally, right lung pain may be caused by conditions such as pneumonia, pleurisy, pleural effusion, pulmonary tuberculosis, or lung abscess. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and receive appropriate treatment after the underlying cause is identified. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Pneumonia

This is usually caused by infection, which may damage lung tissue and lead to symptoms such as right lung pain and fever. Under medical guidance, medications such as ambroxol hydrochloride oral solution, thymopeptin enteric-coated tablets, and ibuprofen granules may be used for treatment.

2. Pleurisy

This may result from bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, often causing inflammatory exudates in the pleural cavity that irritate the pleura, leading to the aforementioned symptoms, along with chest pain, cough, and chest tightness. As directed by a physician, medications such as aspirin tablets, cefuroxime axetil granules, and ethambutol hydrochloride tablets may be used for treatment.

3. Pleural Effusion

This is typically caused by inflammation, which may impair absorption in the pleural cavity, thereby affecting the lungs and causing symptoms such as right lung pain, difficulty breathing, and hemoptysis. Medical procedures such as thoracentesis or intercostal tube drainage may be performed under physician guidance.

4. Pulmonary Tuberculosis

This is usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which may damage lung tissue and lead to symptoms such as right lung pain, low-grade fever in the afternoon, night sweats, and fatigue. Under medical supervision, medications such as isoniazid tablets, rifampicin tablets, and pyrazinamide tablets may be used for treatment.

5. Lung Abscess

This is typically caused by pathogenic infection, which may lead to necrosis and liquefaction of lung tissue, forming an abscess and resulting in right lung pain. Symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath may also occur. Under medical guidance, medications such as cefixime capsules, ambroxol hydrochloride oral solution, and carbocisteine oral solution may be used for treatment.

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