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Predisposing and risk factor for lung abscess
| Predisposing factor | No. of cases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Unhygienic oral cavity | 13 | 28% |
| Dental sepsis | 6 | 13% |
| Dental procedure | 1 | 2% |
| Seizure | 1 | 2% |
| Risk factor | No. of cases | Percentage |
| Alcoholic | 10 | 22% |
| Smoker | 8 | 17% |
| Diabetes | 4 | |
| COPD | 2 |
