EmpyemaFrom our partner site on asthma, MyAsthmaCentral.com.
The goal of treatment is to cure the infection and remove the collection of pus from the lung. Antibiotics are prescribed to control the infection. A doctor will place a chest tube to completely drain the pus. A surgeon may need to perform a decortication (peeling away the lining of the lung) if the lung does not expand properly. Expectations (prognosis): Usually, empyema does not result in permanent pulmonary damage. Complications: advertisement A possible complication is pleural thickening. Calling your health care provider: Call your health care provider if symptoms of empyema develop.
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