Empyema (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Empyema is a collection of pus in the space between the lung and the inner surface of the chest wall (pleural space).
What are the symptoms of empyema?
- Chest pain, which worsens when you breathe in deeply (pleurisy)
- Dry cough
- Excessive sweating, especially night sweats
- Fever and chills
- General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling (malaise)
- Shortness of breath
- Weight loss (unintentional)
What causes empyema?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for empyema?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Empyema