Presenting Symptoms in 34 Patients Suffering From Empyema Thoracis
| Symptom | No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Dyspnea | 28 (82) |
| Cough | 26 (76) |
| Chest pain | 26 (76) |
| Febrile | 22 (65) |
| Productive cough | 15 (44) |
| Septic shock | 8 (24) |
| Hemoptysis | 6 (18) |
| Weakness | 5 (15) |
| Septic shock requiring ventilatory support | 5 (15) |