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The human body produces a small amount of pleura liquid in order to lubricate the surfaces of the pleura. Pleura is the thin tissue which surrounds the lungs and also lines the chest cavity. When an excessive collection of this fluid occurs, this will lead to pleural effusion.
Exudative pleural effusions: One of the causes for fluid build up in lungs could be through exudative pleural effusions. Some of the causes of exudative pleural effusions are
- drug reaction
- injury to the lungs
- inhalation of toxins
- blocked blood vessels
- kidney failure or kidney diseases
- cancer
- pulmonary embolism (blockage of lung blood vessels)
- viral infection
- bacterial pneumonia
- High altitude
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Does Asthma cause fluid in the lungs?
It can cause a buildup of phlegm and mucus in the airways, but not in the lungs.
What do lungs look like with pneumonia?
pneumonia is not made up of cells. pneumonia is fluid buildup in the lungs.
What is a pleural hemorrage?
Pleural fluid is the fluid found in your lungs. My guess is that a pleural hemorrhage would be the result of fluid buildup expanding the lungs to the point where the tiny sacs in your lungs could rupture.
What would you expect to be a problem for someone with nonfunctional chloride channeling?
buildup of excessive secretions in organs such as lungs
How do you spell pneaunima?
Infection and fluid in the lungs is called "pneumonia".
What are the chances for dissipation of small amounts of fluid around lungs?
If there is a small pleural effusion the treatment of the underlying cause will reverse the process allowing the fluid to recede back into the parenchyma of the lungs. Normally this is the case with CHF patients that have pulmonary edema. Right sided heart failure causes a fluid buildup that can go as far as the pleural space.
What are the warning signs and symptoms of pneumonia?
Pneumonia is simply the buildup of fluid in the lungs. The symptoms are similar to those of the flu except accompanied by constant coughs with a lot of extra mucous.
What is the medical term meaning Inflammation and infection of the lungs where too much moisture builds up and impairs breathing?
The medical term for inflammation and infection of the lungs with excess moisture buildup is pulmonary edema. This condition can cause difficulty in breathing due to the accumulation of fluid in the lungs.
What causes water buildup in the lungs?
There are many diseases and conditions that can cause pulmonary edema or fluid/water buildup in the lungs. Starting with infectious diseases, any bacteria or virus that results in fulminant pneumonia will likely cause fluid accumulation in the lungs. Acquired diseases such as cardiovascular disease often cause pulmonary edema through impaired blood return to the heart. Cancer can also cause pulmonary edema, both through inciting an inflammatory response as well as mechanically blocking adequate blood flow.
What do choking agents attack?
Choking agents are also called Pulmonary agens. They attack the lungs, specificly they cause the lungs to produce fluid buildup and eventualy suffocation as the victim literally drowns in their own fluids. Many of the nastier agests will also affect exposed skin and the eyes, causing severe burns and blurred vision &/or partial blindness
What are the lungs covered by?
On the outside of the lungs, they are covered by a lubricating fluid called pleura. Above the pleura, lies the rib cage.
What happens to the lungs during pleurisy?
Pleural effusion is excess fluid that accumulates between the two pleural layers, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs. Excessive amounts of such fluid can impair breathing by limiting the expansion of the lungs during ventilation.
