By ULY CLINIC

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Lung Abscess

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Introduction

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Lung abscess is a cavity within the lung parenchyma filled with necrotic tissues, which occurs as a result of tissue-destroying infection.  

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Diagnostic Criteria

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It is characterized by high fever, breathlessness, cough productive of large amounts of foul-smelling sputum and haemoptysis. 

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Non-Pharmacological Treatment

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• Postural drainage 

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Pharmacological Treatment

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• Ampicillin (start with IV for one week then oral) 500–1000mg 8 hourly for 3–6 weeks (children 50mg/kg/dose) 

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• Metronidazole (start with IV for one week then oral) 400mg 8 hourly for 4–6 weeks (children 7.5mg/kg)                                 

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Updated on, 2.11.2020

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References

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1. STG