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Empyema and pneumothorax involve fluid or air in the pleural space that can prevent lung expansion. Treatment aims to control inflammation and ensure lung expansion through drainage tubes, as the pleura is a closed space. Leaving a tube in is acceptable if lung expansion is adequate, but if the lung does not expand as inflammation subsides, there is a risk of scarring and trapped lung due to fibrotic healing.

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