Empyema is a condition that results from the accumulation of pus in the pleural space, which is the space between the lungs and the chest wall. The condition becomes critical and can be life-threatening when left untreated; empyema happens as a result from pneumonia of varying degrees severities, lung infections or injuries to the thorax. […]
Empyema is a major complication of pneumonia or other infections inside the chest, classified as pus accumulation in the space between the lung and inner chest wall (the pleural space). This necessitates immediate, comprehensive and usually surgical intervention. Such knowledge is necessary if one is looking for expert care for himself or an important person. […]