Bronchopneumonia : Complications

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Empyma is a collection of pus in the pleural space (the cavity between the lung and the membrane that surrounds it).
Source:ADAM
Date:March 1, 2007
Empyema is a condition in which pus and fluid from infected tissue collects in a body cavity. The name comes from the Greek word empyein meaning pus-producing (suppurate).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Lung abscess is an acute or chronic infection of the lung, marked by a localized collection of pus, inflammation, and destruction of tissue. Lung abscess is the end result of a number of different disease processes ranging from fungal and bacterial infections to cancer .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Pleurisy is an inflammation of the lining of the lungs that causes pain when you take a breath or cough.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 12, 2007
Pleurisy is an inflammation of the membrane that surrounds and protects the lungs (the pleura). Inflammation occurs when an infection or damaging agent irritates the pleural surface.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Pleurisy is an inflammation of the membrane that surrounds and protects the lungs (the pleura). Inflammation occurs when an infection or damaging agent irritates the pleural surface.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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