Pain Receptors in Lung - 1289590

gillbarnes1960
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Hi,
Is it true that the lung has little or no pain receptors? If so, why would someone with a small central tumor have symptoms of pain in the chest when breathing? Could it be psychological?

Thank You

Gill

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Reply # - December 22, 2016, 06:24 AM

JimC
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Hi Gill,

Yes, the lung doesn't have pain receptors, but tumors can cause inflammation which can spread to the pleura (the liquid-filled sac around the lungs) or the chest wall, or there can be an increase in that pleural fluid. Any of these conditions can cause pain when breathing. Although a psychological cause can't be ruled out, the other possibilties are more likely.

JimC
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Reply # - December 22, 2016, 06:50 AM

gillbarnes1960
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Thank you for taking the time to respond Jim. This now makes sense to me.

Thank You

Gill

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