Showing posts with label Lung abscess-etiology-signs and symptoms-. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lung abscess-etiology-signs and symptoms-. Show all posts
LUNG ABSCESS -localized necrotic lesion characterized by cavity formation
ETIOLOGY:
- aspiration of foreign body into lung
- bacterial pneumonia
- tuberculosis
- fever
- malaise
- cough
- if severe - productive cough with sputum both purulent and foul
- clubbing of the finger
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