Respiratory Conditions
Pyothorax with fistula
Serious
ICD-10: J86 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: छाती में मवाद · தமிழ்: மார்பில் சீழ் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಎದೆಯಲ್ಲಿ гной · తెలుగు: ఛాతీలో చీము · বাংলা: বুকে পুঁজ · मराठी: छातीत पू · ગુજરાતી: છાતીમાં પરુ
About this condition
Pyothorax with fistula is a severe infection where pus collects in the space around the lungs and creates an abnormal passage connecting to other body parts. This condition often develops after lung infections, chest injuries, or surgery complications. Immediate medical treatment with drainage and antibiotics is essential to prevent life-threatening complications.
Common symptoms
chest pain
fever
shortness of breath
cough with pus
weight loss
night sweats
fatigue
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | छाती में मवाद · फुफ्फुस में संक्रमण · छाती का फोड़ा · सीने में दर्द और बुखार |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மார்பில் சீழ் · நுரையீரல் சீழ்க்கட்டி · மார்பு வலி மற்றும் காய்ச்சல் · சுவாசக் கோளாறு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಎದೆಯಲ್ಲಿ гной · ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶ ಸೋಂಕು · ಎದೆ ನೋವು ಮತ್ತು ಜ್ವರ · ಶ್ವಾಸಕಷ್ಟ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఛాతీలో చీము · ఊపిరితిత్తుల సంక్రమణ · ఛాతీ నొప్పి మరియు జ్వరం · శ్వాస ఇబ్బంది |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | বুকে পুঁজ · ফুসফুসে সংক্রমণ · বুকে ব্যথা এবং জ্বর · শ্বাসকষ্ট |
| Marathi (मराठी) | छातीत पू · फुफ्फुसात संसर्ग · छातीत दुखणे आणि ताप · श्वास घेण्यात अडचण |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | છાતીમાં પરુ · ફેફસાંમાં ચેપ · છાતીમાં દુખાવો અને તાવ · શ્વાસ લેવામાં તકલીફ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Pyothorax with fistula?
chest pain, fever, shortness of breath, cough with pus, weight loss, night sweats.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Pyothorax with fistula common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Pyothorax with fistula?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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