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[[Clubbing]] of the fingernails may be present. There is a dull percussion note and reduced breath sounds on the affected side of the chest. Other diagnostic tools include chest [[x-ray]], [[CT scan]], and [[Ultrasonography]]. | [[Clubbing]] of the fingernails may be present. There is a dull percussion note and reduced breath sounds on the affected side of the chest. Other diagnostic tools include chest [[x-ray]], [[CT scan]], and [[Ultrasonography]]. | ||
Most patients with empyema develop: | |||
* [[Fever]] | |||
* [[Leukocytosis]] | |||
* [[Chest pain]] | |||
* Anaerobic infections however, can be more indolent, with up to 70% of patients having symptoms for more than 1 week. | |||
** Additionally, these patients tend to have more constitutional symptoms including: | |||
*** [[Sweats]] | |||
*** [[Weight loss]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Symptoms
Symptoms of empyema may vary in severity. Typical symptoms include: fever, chest pain or discomfort, cough, sweating and shortness of breath.
Clubbing of the fingernails may be present. There is a dull percussion note and reduced breath sounds on the affected side of the chest. Other diagnostic tools include chest x-ray, CT scan, and Ultrasonography.
Most patients with empyema develop:
- Fever
- Leukocytosis
- Chest pain
- Anaerobic infections however, can be more indolent, with up to 70% of patients having symptoms for more than 1 week.
- Additionally, these patients tend to have more constitutional symptoms including: