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Pulmonary Actinomycosis : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Bronchoscopy with drainage of lung abscess

Treatments Overview Articles

Pulmonary actinomycosis
The goal of treatment is to control the infection. However, many patients take a long time to get better. You may need to receive penicillin through a vein (intravenously) for 4 to 6 weeks in order to be cured, followed by several months of penici...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 19, 2008

Specific Treatments Articles

Chest Drainage Therapy
Chest drainage therapy involves the removal of air, blood, pus, or other secretions from the chest cavity. Purpose Chest drainage therapy is done to relieve pressure on the lungs, and remove fluid that could promote infection.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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