A part of a line consisting of two points and all the points between them. Is a point at one end of a segment or the starting point of a ray, a dot on a line. Is a point of a line that starts at an endpoint and extends forever. Are two rays that have a common endpoint and form a line.
To relieve pleurisy symptoms, your doctor may recommend: 1  Acetaminophen or anti-inflammatory medicines (such as ibuprofen) to control pain. 2  Codeine-based cough syrups to control coughing. 3  Lying on your painful side.  Breathing deeply and coughing to clear mucus as the pain 1  eases. Getting plenty of rest.
A CT scan can be very helpful in detecting very small amounts of fluid and trapped pockets of pleural fluid, as well as in determining the nature of the tissues surrounding the area. Removal of pleural fluid with a needle and syringe (aspiration) is essential in diagnosing the cause of pleurisy.