What is empyema?

An empyema is a collection of pus in the area between the lung and the chest wall, also known as the pleural space. Some characteristics include shortness of breath and fever.

How do members experience empyema?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with empyema*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for empyema*

Who has empyema on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 1
40s 1
50s 6
60s 3
70+ 5

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 8
Female 8