Lung abscess in the elderly

Abscess of lung is a pulmonary purulent and necrotizing lesion with a cavity in the center. It can be caused by a variety of purulent bacteria. It is clinically characterized by high fever, cough, and a large amount of pus, sputum, and cough. The film shows that a cavity is formed in the lung parenchyma. The disease is more common in men and women than men. After penicillin has been widely used, the incidence of lung abscesses has decreased significantly, accounting for about 2% of all pneumonia. However, lung abscesses secondary to bronchial lung cancer have increased and should cause high levels. Value.