Definition:-
Necrosis of lung tissue is known as lung abscess which is caused by the local infection of the lung.
Causes:-
- Septic emboli
- penetrating injury
- pneumococcus
- Haemophilus influenza
- Coliform organism
- Aspiration of gastric contents
- Chronic upper respiratory tract infection
- partial / complete bronchial obstruction
- Streptococcus, staphylococcus
Clinical features:-
- Dry cough
- Pleural pain
- Hemoptysis
- Putrid sputum
- Foul smelling
- Fever, Tachycardia
Investigation:-
- Culture & sensitivity of sputum
- CBC
- Bronchoscopy
- Chest x-ray
Treatment:-
Medical:-
- Antibiotics
- Postural drainage
- Bronchodilators
Surgical:-
- Pneumonotomy
- Pulmonary resection
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