The resulting pain and inflammation when pleural fluid is unable to prevent friction between the opposing pleural surfaces is known as
A) pleurisy.
B) pulmonary hypertension.
C) asthma.
D) emphysema.
E) COPD.

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Pleurisy is the medical term used to describe the pain and inflammation that occurs when the pleural fluid is unable to prevent friction between the opposing pleural surfaces, leading to discomfort and difficulty breathing. Pulmonary hypertension, asthma, emphysema, and COPD are all conditions that can affect the lungs, but do not directly relate to the functioning of the pleural fluid.

The Resulting Pain and Inflammation When Pleural Fluid Is Unable