Abstract
This article describes the clinical presentation of pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, lung abscess, and empyema: life-threatening infections of the pulmonary system. The etiology and risk factors for each of these conditions are described, diagnostic approaches are discussed, and evidence-based management options are reviewed.
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MeSH terms
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Emergency Treatment*
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Empyema, Pleural / diagnosis
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Empyema, Pleural / therapy
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Humans
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Lung Abscess / diagnosis
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Lung Abscess / therapy
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Pneumonia / diagnosis
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Pneumonia / therapy
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Respiratory Tract Infections / diagnosis*
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Respiratory Tract Infections / drug therapy
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Respiratory Tract Infections / surgery
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Respiratory Tract Infections / therapy*
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Risk Assessment
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Risk Factors
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome / diagnosis
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome / therapy
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Severity of Illness Index*