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Definition
In this condition, the cavity around the lung, known as the pleural cavity, is filled with dirty, infected fluid. Patients have fever, cough, chest pain and shortness of breath.
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Treatment and drugs
Initial treatment includes antibiotics and usually drainage of the fluid using either a needle or a chest tube after a confirmatory chest x-ray.
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