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Lung Abscess

Complications

Lung Abscess Complications

Possible complications of a lung abscess include:

Brain abscess
Empyema
Coughing blood
Meningitis
Pneumothorax
Respiratory failure

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Related Conditions

Bacterial pneumonia
Bronchiectasis
Empyema
Lung cancer

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Breathing difficulty
Cough
Coughing blood
Wheezing

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Last Updated: Mar 24, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Lung Abscess References:

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