Pleurisy is usually mild and, with time and rest, will eventually heal on its own, but you should always get it checked out. ...

It said a chest X-ray performed on Tuesday had "confirmed ... Francis is prone to lung infections because he had pleurisy as a young adult and had part of one lung removed. The pope, who has ...

But what is this? "Pleurisy is inflammation around the lungs, which causes sharp chest pain. It's easy to treat and usually gets better in a few days, but can sometimes be a sign of something more ...