Lung Abscess, Shalya Tantra
LUNG ABSCESS Localised lung infections leading to necrosis of lung tissue, result in the appearance of lung abscess. The infection causes thrombosis of segmental artery and vein resulting in necrosis. The commoaest cause of lung abscess is pneumoma secondary to aspiration of gastric contents. The other causes bemg septic emboli, penetrating injuries, chronic upper respiratory tract infections etc. Clinical features- (i) Patient is ill for few days with dry cough and pleural pain (ii) Once the abscess ruptures into bronchus, patient complains of expectoration of large quantity of sputum which is Offensive, containing pus and blood. Management- Majority of lung abscesses canbe managed by medicines. The main methodologies involved are (i) Intense antibiotic therapy (ii) Adequate drainage of abscess cavity through postural means Culture and sensitivity test of the sputum indicates the appropriate antibiotic to be prescribed. The prescribed antibiotic should be ad...