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Symptoms of LUNG ABSCESS


Symptoms of a lung abscess often develop over several days to several weeks. At first, there is fatigue and malaise. There may be significant weight loss. Fever and chills develop. A cough may develop and the cough may produce large amounts of pus-like sputum, especially if the abscess cavity ruptures into a bronchus. Bad breath may occur and the sputum may be foul smelling with certain bacteria. Sometimes, chest pain and shortness of breath will develop.



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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008

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