Lung diseases are some of the most common medical conditions in the world. Tens of millions of people suffer from lung disease in the U.S. Smoking, infections, and genetics are responsible for most lung diseases. The lungs are part of a complex apparatus, expanding and relaxing thousands of times each day to bring in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide.
Transudate is fluid pushed through the capillary due to high pressure within the capillary. Exudate is fluid that leaks around the cells of the capillaries caused by inflammation. Learn why transudative fluid does not contain proteins, why exudate does contain proteins, and how health professionals can differentiate between the two using Lightâs criteria.
Serous or watery exudates consist primarily of fluid with small amounts of protein and white blood cells. Common examples of serous exudates occur with allergic reactions or burns. â¢ Fibrinous exudates are thick and sticky and have a high cell and fibrin content. This type of exudate increases the risk of scar tissue in the area. â¢ Purulent exudates are thick, yellow-green in color, and contain more leukocytes and cell debris as well as microorganisms. Typically, this type of exudate indicates bacterial infection, and the exudate is often referred to as pus..