Inflammation of the inner and outer membranes enveloping the lungs is:

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Pleurisy is the inflammation of both the visceral and parietal layers of the pleura, which are the inner and outer membranes surrounding the lungs, respectively. This condition can cause chest pain, difficulty breathing, and a dry cough. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by reversible airway obstruction, COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes that carry air to the lungs. None of these conditions specifically involve inflammation of the pleura.

Inflammation of the Inner and Outer Membranes Enveloping the Lungs