1.4 Chemical Determination. Proteins are complex, organic compounds composed of many amino acids linked together through peptide bonds and cross-linked between chains by sulfhydryl bonds, hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces.
Common causes of pleurisy include trauma, postcardiac injury, infection (i.e., viral, bacterial, or parasitic), respiratory illness, caustic exposure (i.e., drug-induced), autoimmune disease, and malignancy (TABLE 1).
Soothe lungs by placing a soft pillow against the chest cavity if there are broken ribs. This will reduce the splinters and prevent damage to the lungs. Treat simple pneumothorax by removing the air in the chest cavity using a catheter. Inhaling 100% oxygen can cause spontaneous re-expansion of the collapsed lung. If this condition is persistent and happens very often, a surgical procedure called pleurodesis is to be performed.