Jason Richardson Injury Diagnosed as "Lung Inflammation," According to Report

by Evan Dunlap on Feb 20, 2012 8:36 PM EST in News

Orlando Magic guard Jason Richardson sat out his second straight game Monday with a chest injury, now diagnosed as "lung inflammation," according to Paul Kennedy of Sun Sports and FOX Sports Florida. Against the Milwaukee Bucks, J.J. Redick started in Richardson's place.

Richardson was a late scratch for the Magic's loss to the Miami Heat on Sunday after experiencing chest pain during pre-game warm-ups. The Heat's medical staff examined Richardson and told him not to play.

During the Magic telecast of Monday's game, Kennedy reported Richardson might visit a specialist in New York when the Magic are in the area to play the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday.

Richardson is averaging 12.2 points per game in his first full season with the Magic, shooting a career-best 41.5 percent on three-pointers. In seven starts this season, Redick has averaged 14.6 points in 32.2 minutes, shooting 45.2 percent from the floor and 58.1 percent from three-point range.

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What the what is lung inflammation?

"There's a fine line between 'aging vet' and 'has-been.' Otis Smith treads it more often than most." - EnnBee

by Redfield on Feb 21, 2012 10:59 AM EST reply actions

When your lungs inflame.

by mblally on Feb 21, 2012 12:45 PM EST reply actions

Thanks for that. If you're going to be snarky, at least learn to use the reply button, please.

"There's a fine line between 'aging vet' and 'has-been.' Otis Smith treads it more often than most." - EnnBee

by Redfield on Feb 21, 2012 4:15 PM EST up reply actions

Sorry

by mblally on Feb 21, 2012 5:02 PM EST up reply actions

he was feeling the heat

by JLG33134 on Feb 22, 2012 2:16 AM EST reply actions

He didn't play against the Heat.

Good try with the pun though.

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by slickw143 on Feb 22, 2012 9:24 AM EST up reply actions

Lung Inflammation:

•Tuberculosis or TB is one of the most common causes of lung infection. This is a contagious lung infection which is caused due to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. This infection is very serious and can also affect other parts of the body. If not treated in time, it can be fatal.
•Pneumonia is also a major cause of inflammation in lungs. It is caused due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. This may cause difficulty in breathing, nausea and vomiting.
•Other infections such as viral, bacterial and fungal infection of the lungs may also lead to inflammation. Bronchitis, asthma, lung fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD), etc., all these diseases add to the severity of inflammation in lungs.
•Other causes such as tobacco, dust, pollution, chemicals like ammonia, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, etc., may also lead to this condition in some cases.

"There's a fine line between 'aging vet' and 'has-been.' Otis Smith treads it more often than most." - EnnBee

by Redfield on Feb 22, 2012 6:04 PM EST reply actions