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