Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Lung abscess

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Sputum with foul smell;
Weigh loss:
Long duration of symptoms;

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

Best initial test: xRay: cavity with air/fluid level;

Chest CT – most accurate;

LUNG BIOPSY for etiology;

Sputum culture – WRONG!

RiskFactors

Aspiration pneumonia;
Poor dentitions;

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

Clindamycin;

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/pulmonary-disorders/lung-abscess/lung-abscess