empyema…

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lungs, respiratory system, chest tube insertion, empyma, collection of pus, in the pleural space, cavity between the lung, membrane that surrounds it, empyema, an infection that spreads, lung, leads to an accumulation of pus, in the pleural space, infected fluid, build up to a quantity of a pint, puts pressure on the lungs, causing shortness of breath, pain, risk factors include recent pulmonary, lung, bacterial pneumonia, lung abscess, thoracic surgery, trauma, injury, chest, thoracentesis, a needle inserted, the chest wall to draw off fluid, in the pleural space, a dry cough, a fever, chills, excessive sweating, night sweats, general discomfort, uneasiness, ill feeling, malaise, unintentional weight loss, chest pain, worse on deep inspiration, inhalation, abnormal findings, decreased breath sounds, a friction rub, noted, listening, chest, a stethoscope, auscultation, chest x-ray, thoracentesis, pleural fluid gram stain, culture, goal of treatment, cure the infection, remove the collection of pus, lung, antibiotics, prescribed to control the infection, a doctor, place a chest tube to completely drain the pus, a surgeon, perform a decortication, peeling away the lining, the lung, lung, does not expand properly, empyema, does not result in permanent pulmonary damage, a possible complication is pleural thickening, symptoms of empyema develop, prompt treatment of pulmonary, lung, infections, prevent some cases of empyema.