n.积（蓄）脓；脓胸

An abscess had formed, leading to an empyema in the patient's lung.
形成脓肿导致患者肺部出现了积液。
The doctor decided to drain the empyema through a small incision in the chest.
医生决定通过胸部的小切口排出胸腔积液。
She underwent surgery to remove the infected fluid from her empyema.
她接受了手术，以移除胸腔内的感染积液。
Empyema is a complication often seen in patients with tuberculosis.
胸腔积液是结核病患者常见的并发症。
Antibiotics were prescribed to treat the underlying infection causing the empyema.
开出了抗生素来治疗引起积液的感染。
Early diagnosis and treatment of pneumonia can prevent the progression to an empyema.
早期诊断和治疗肺炎可以防止其发展为胸腔积液。
In severe cases, an empyema may require a tube drainage to maintain proper lung function.
在严重情况下，可能需要置管引流以维持肺功能。
The patient's recovery was slow due to the persistence of the empyema despite treatment.
尽管接受了治疗，但由于胸腔积液持续存在，患者的康复进程缓慢。
Complications from empyema can lead to respiratory failure if left untreated.
如果不治疗，胸腔积液引发的并发症可能导致呼吸衰竭。
A successful resolution of the empyema allowed the patient to resume normal activities.
积液得到成功处理后，患者能够恢复正常的日常活动。