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Lung abscess

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Common symptoms

胸痛、肺内圆形实质性...、肺部疼痛、黏稠或脓性痰伴...、横膈低平、痰中带血丝、脓痰、要利琴、咳嗽伴杵状指、肺内空洞

The pathology of disease

Lung abscess is suppurative lung disease progressing to necrosis; middle-aged, M>F. Three types: transbronchial, hematogenous, obstructive. Staphylococcal/anaerobic/aspergillar. Decreased since antibiotics.

Common Symptoms

Chest pain; round pulmonary opacity; purulent sputum; hemoptysis; clubbing; cavity

Causes

Bacterial infection, bronchial obstruction, reduced immunity. Dental infection/altered consciousness/dysphagia/aspiration. Mixed aerobes/anaerobes: pneumococcus/staph/Strep/Klebsiella/E. coli/Pseudomonas/Fusobacterium.

Treatment

Antibiotics; postural drainage; surgery

Prevention

Prevent aspiration; treat dental infection.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the respiratory medicine department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.