Lung abscess

Lung abscess: Excerpt from Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)

Signs and Symptoms

Productive cough (purulent sputum), pleuritic chest pain, sweating, fever, chills, headache, malaise, weight loss

Treatment (Tx)

Antibiotics, oxygen therapy, supportive care (I.V. fluids, aspiration precautions [sitting in semi-Fowler’s position], frequent suctioning)

Book Source Details

• Book Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
• Author(s): Springhouse
• Year of Publication: 2005
• Copyright Details: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), Copyright © 2005 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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