MrsPenny Had a Severe Case of Pneumonia and Was Receiving

Mrs.Penny had a severe case of pneumonia and was receiving antibiotics for treatment.She coughed so much that she fractured a rib and also developed pleurisy.Pleurisy is best defined as

A) a lung condition causing difficulty breathing.
B) an infection that has moved into the bloodstream.
C) an inflammation of the lining of the lung.
D) an infection of a lobe of the lung.
E) an irritation of the diaphragm due to coughing.