What are the sequelae of pleurisy?

The sequelae of pleurisy may include several aspects. 1. Symptoms such as chest pain, chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing, and difficulty breathing may occur, varying from person to person, and may worsen as the condition persists or deteriorates. 2. Pleurisy can also cause pleural thickening and adhesions, resulting from prolonged inflammatory stimulation and untreated fluid accumulation, leading to deposition of fibrous tissue on the pleura. 3. Long-term chest pain may also lead to varying degrees of reduced lung function, such as dyspnea. In specific situations, such as improper treatment of tuberculous pleurisy, it may cause tuberculosis in other parts of the body or severe forms of tuberculosis, such as disseminated tuberculosis and pulmonary tuberculosis. The sequelae of pleurisy are diverse; therefore, patients should actively seek treatment to avoid developing complications due to prolonged illness and promptly consult a physician when experiencing discomfort.