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Clinical Manifestations Associated with LUNG ABSCESS and Symptoms For more Information Visit Our Website - www.drsheetusingh.com
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Clinical Manifestations Associated with LUNG ABSCESS The following clinical manifestations result from the pathophysiologic mechanisms caused (or activated) by Alveolar Consolidation, and when the abscess is draining, by Excessive Bronchial Secretions—the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with chronic bronchitis
Commonly affected lung segments • Right upper lobe posterior segment • Left upper lobe • Right and left lower lobe superior segment
Symptoms • Cough • Copious foul smelling expectoration • Hemoptysis • Fever • Chest pain • Dyspnoea
Clinical Data Obtained at the Patient’s Bedside Vital signs • Increased respiratory rate • Increased heart rate, cardiac output, blood pressure • Febrile
General physical examination • Clubbing • Cyanosis