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Empyema

Empyema is a collection of pus in the space between the lung and the inside of the chest wall (pleural space.

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Symptoms

Chest pain, which worsens when you breathe in deeply (inspiration; Dry cough; Excessive sweating, especially night sw...

Causes

Empyema is caused by an infection that spreads from the lung. It leads to a buildup of pus in the pleural space. Ther...

Tests

The health care provider may note decreased breath sounds or a friction rub when listening to the chest with a stetho...

Treatments

The goal of treatment is to cure the infection and remove the collection of pus from the lung. Antibiotics are prescr...

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Risk Factors

Complications

Pleural thickening; Reduced lung function.

Prevention

Prompt and effective treatment of lung infections may prevent some cases of empyema.

Doctor Specialties

Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of empyema.

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