Causes of Lung Abscesses

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. The most important cause of lung abscesses in young people is the aspiration.
Dr. Mobeen Syed addresses that pulmonary aspiration can occur in many ways, which have discussed in the video.
Aspiration can occur during surgical procedures, in which nasal or oral flora may enter the lungs during intubation.
Another possibility is the aspiration of gastric contents. It mostly occurs in alcoholics, or in patients who have some neuronal damage.
Aspiration can occur in malnourished patients with suppressed reflexes.
Aspiration brings oral flora into the lungs. Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, Haemophilus Influenzae are the dangerous oral flora which can cause aspiration pneumonia and lung abscesses.
The aspiration of gastric acids can cause local necrosis of lung tissue.
The bronchial obstruction is a cause of lung abscess. Obstruction occurs in the path of the airway, the distal part of the airway fills with the fluid that becomes an abscess. In the elderly, if a tumor blocks the airway, then the tumor-fragments can fill the distal part of the airway and become an abscess.

The following topics have discussed in the video:
* Causes of lung abscesses
* Aspiration as a cause of lung abscess
* Lung abscess due to bacterial pneumonia
* Lung abscess due to bronchial obstruction
* Lung abscesses due to ejected tumor
* Lung abscesses due to septic embolism
* Lung abscess due to hematogenic dissemination ...

Disclaimer:
This video is not intended to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice; it also does not constitute provision of healthcare services. The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only.
Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health related diagnosis or treatment. No information in this video should ever be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. ...
Disclaimer:
This video is not intended to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice; it also does not constitute provision of healthcare services. The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only.
Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health related diagnosis or treatment. No information in this video should ever be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional.

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