A lung abscess is the process of "melting" lung tissues and the formation of a separate cavity. The cavity is a limited capsule filled with purulent discharge. An abscess can be acute, gangrenous, or chronic. They are distinguished by indicators of intra-pulmonary activity and formation. In addition, lung abscesses can be single or multiple.
Causes
Usually, an abscess forms due to the entry of bacteria from the oral cavity or throat into the lungs and bronchi. Our body has sufficient means to fight infectious diseases, but when the immune system is weakened, the disease develops quite rapidly. This disease is most often seen in men aged thirty to thirty-five, which specialists believe is related to a high number of harmful habits and working in enterprises with increased air pollution.
Symptoms of Lung Abscess
The symptoms of lung abscess include:
- increased sweating
- increased fatigue
- sudden loss of appetite
- fever
- cough with sputum
- cough with blood or clots
- increased gas formation
- chest pain.
All of the above symptoms are very similar to the symptoms of pneumonia, so it is advisable to undergo diagnostics at Ichilov Clinic for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment, possibly requiring hospitalization.
Diagnosis of Lung Abscess in Israel
Diagnosis is performed by a specialist doctor using special equipment. It is impossible to independently diagnose a lung abscess. High-class specialists at Ichilov Clinic have been successfully diagnosing the most complex diseases and prescribing effective treatment methods for decades. Mainly, chest X-rays, computed tomography, and chemical analysis of sputum are prescribed.
Treatment of Lung Abscess in Israel
The high effectiveness of lung abscess treatment at Ichilov Clinic in Israel is ensured by the use of antibiotics and a set of breathing exercises. Medications can be administered in various ways: intravenously, intramuscularly, or in tablet form. Treatment continues until all symptoms are eliminated and X-rays show the absence of an abscess in the respiratory organs. In cases of airway obstruction, bronchoscopy is performed to relieve air blockage. If therapy of one type does not yield the necessary effect and the abscess remains, drainage is performed using a tube in the chest wall. In the most difficult cases of the disease, a surgical method is used to remove part or all of the patient's lung.
Prevention
Preventive measures include refraining from harmful habits, maintaining the immune system in a normal state, and timely treatment of respiratory diseases.