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Empyema is a deadly respitory disease mostly known for 3rd world countries, needle users, and not going to the Dr. because you do not have the money/nor insurance.
Yes, I am walking proof that it can be cured! I came in with 40/0 and it took 7 corornary specialists & their techs, and the surgical/lab nurses (21 ppl in the room); and the surgery took 8 hours. I was given two days - seven days, if I lived through the surgery which they highly doubted, but my only chance. Four top surgeons walked away from it. The puss sacks were so huge, they collapsed the right lung entirely, the l. lung was full with 2" at the top of putrified liquid. My lungs had to be peeled; my heart; liver, four suction tubes left in the upper area, two in the lower. one into my brain water membrain. Kinda like a shunt, but a larger w/a motor to blow it towards the suction hose. kept me in a medically induced coma for two and 1/2 weeks.
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What is Empyema in the pleural cavity also called?
Empyema in the pleural cavity is sometimes called empyema thoracis, or empyema of the chest
What is another name for empyema thoracis?
Empyema in the pleural cavity or empyema of the chest
What are the signs of an empyema?
The signs and symptoms of empyema vary somewhat according to the location of the infection and its severity
Is empyema contagious?
No, empyema is not contagious. It is a collection of pus in the pleural cavity, often resulting from infections such as pneumonia, and can occur as a complication of various medical conditions. The underlying infections that may lead to empyema can be contagious, but the empyema itself cannot be transmitted from person to person.
How is empyema diagnosed?
The diagnosis of empyema is usually confirmed by analyzing a sample of fluid taken from the pleural cavity
Can thoracic empyema be deadly?
Patients with thoracic empyema may develop potentially life-threatening complications if the condition is not treated
How does empyema thoracis show up on X-rays?
On an x ray, empyema thoracis will appear as a cloudy or opaque ar
What organisms cause empyema?
Empyema is most commonly caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and anaerobic bacteria. In some cases, fungi like Candida species can also be responsible for empyema. Rarely, parasitic infections or mycobacteria may lead to empyema.
What has the author Carl Arthur Hedblom written?
Carl Arthur Hedblom has written: 'The treatment of chronic empyema' -- subject(s): Empyema
Is empyema a form of lung cancer?
yes
What happens in pelvic empyema?
In pelvic empyema, the infection produces large amounts of thick, foul-smelling pus that is rapidly replaced even after drainage
What are symptoms of empyema thoracis?
In empyema thoracis, patients usually exhibit symptoms of pneumonia, including fever, cough, fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain
