3Possible Complications of a Lung Abscess
While it is quite rare, a lung abscess would burst and lead to serious complications. These may include:
– Bleeding in the chest wall or lung
– Bronchopleural fistula: This condition occurs when an atypical link is formed between the lining and large airway in the lung.
– Empyema: It is characterized by a big accumulation of infected fluid around your lung.
– Infections in different parts of the body: The abscess may spread to other areas and cause infections [3]
