Emphysema

Question 1

What is a emphysema?

Answer 1

Pus in pleural cavity

Question 2

What causes emphysema?

Answer 2

Pneumonia 
TB
Bronchiectasis 
Lung abscess 
Stab wound 
Thoracic surgery

Question 3

Features of a emphysema?

Answer 3

Increased body temp due to infection

Pleuritic pain

Diminished thoracic movements

Lethargy

Question 4

Investigations for emphysema

Answer 4

X-ray D shaped shadow

Pleural aspiration has thick smelly exudate

Question 5

Medical management of emphysema

Answer 5

Antibiotics
Needle aspiration
Rib resection and pleural stripping

Question 6

Aims of physiotherapy management with interventions of emphysema

Answer 6

Obtain full lung expansion - breathing exercises

Improve posture - posture correction exercises

Remove secretions - airway clearance techniques

Improve exercise tolerance - HEP