Empyema is when you have pus between your lung and the membrane around it. Learn about empyema’s symptoms, treatment, and more.

The symptoms of empyema typically include general ill-health, unexplained fever, loss of appetite, and weight loss. If a lung infection is present, cough and dyspnoea (difficulty breathing ...

Use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) is associated with an increased risk of pleural empyema and lung abscess, according to study results being presented at the American College of Chest ...

Access free, up-to-date clinical references for managing parapneumonic effusions and empyema in pneumonia. Our content provides valuable insights for physicians.

Spontaneous bacterial empyema is an infection of the fluid in your pleural cavity when you already have hepatic hydrothorax. Your pleural cavity is the space between the visceral pleura (the very ...

Hospitalizations for pediatric brain abscesses, epidural empyemas, and subdural empyemas associated with Streptococcus species peaked in March 2022, consistent with historical trends, according to ...

Empyema is defined as a collection of pus in the pleural space and is a form of purulent (infected), pleural effusion. Pleural effusion refers to the build-up of excess fluid between the layers of ...