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If one has fluid in their lungs it probably means they have Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). This is a problem in which the heart cannot pump blood to the other organs.
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What does heart failure or congestive heart failure mean?
They do NOT mean that the heart stops, or that the persons suffering from them are near death. Often, these are conditions that can be treated. They mean, essentially, that the heart is for some reason weaker than it should be, and weak enough so that there is some fluid backup. The right heart takes systemic blood, blood from the body, and delivers it to the lungs so it can release carbon dioxide and pick up oxygen. If the right heart is failing, there may be edema, or swelling, in the arms or legs. The left heart brings blood that is freshly oxygenated by the lungs and delivers it to the body. If the left heart is weak, there may be congestion in the lungs from the fluid backup.
Why does congestive heart failure cause your dog to pant?
fluid can build up in and around his lungs making it hard for him to breathe
How does positive feedback mechanism affect congestive heart failure?
Congestive heart failure simplified: The lungs are a low-pressure system. The right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs under little resistance within the lungs. If the lungs fill with enough fluid to increase the lung resistance to blood pumped from the right ventricle, and this resistance exceeds the ability of the right side of the heart to overcome this increased pressure, the heart will decrease its output of blood. The decrease in the heart’s output of blood causes less blood to flow to the kidneys and the kidneys expel less fluid in the urine. This causes more fluid to build up in the blood and in the lungs. This increased fluid in the lungs exacerbates the pressure backup cycle. This cycle of one system leading to an increase in another in life systems is often a death cycle—scientifically referred to as a positive feedback cycle. If something is not done to bring homeostasis back, the system will fail...heart failure. The first line of treatment is often a diuretic to help the kidneys expel excess fluid.
Is to much iron bad for you?
Yes, it can lead to blood poisoning. Which in turn can lead to dehydration, low blood sugar & fluid in the lungs.
What causes pleurisy in rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis, is an inflamatory disease and as such is also able cause inflammation of the lining of the lungs (pleurisy).inflammation may cause fluid to accumulate around the lungs (pleural effusion). This can also lead to shortness of breath.
What does fluid in lungs mean?
Fluid in the lungs typically indicates a condition called pulmonary edema, where excess fluid collects in the air sacs of the lungs. This can occur due to heart failure, pneumonia, or other medical conditions, and may lead to symptoms like shortness of breath and coughing up frothy sputum. Treatment often involves addressing the underlying cause and may include medications to remove the excess fluid.
Does fluid arounds lungs mean either TB or CANCER?
None. Go to your doctors.
What does brown fluid from lungs mean?
Any fluid coming from your lungs deserves medical attention. Depending on its color and its contents it good mean cancer, tuberculosis, pneumonia, some other infection, or internal bleeding. You should be asking your doctor.
How long can a dog live with Fluid on the lungs?
How long can a 13yr old dog live with fluid on the lungs
Do the lungs make amniotic fluid?
The lungs also produce liquid that becomes part of the amniotic fluid
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.
Is fluid on the lungs linked to cancer?
Yes, fluid around the lungs can be caused by cancer. A doctor will perform a Thoracentesis to determine the cause of the fluid's presence.
Can the intake of too much fluid cause fluid in the lungs?
no
Fluid on lungs caused by puncture?
no
Can you get fluid in the lungs from an allergic reaction?
no
Can a human being survive if his respiratory surface becomes dry?
No. The respiratory system consists of 70 % water and so does the body. oxygen and carbon dioxide is exchanged in the lungs through the aveoli in the lungs. your entire body has a circulatory system that is linked to the lungs to supply oxygen to the entire body through the blood from the lungs and your lungs contain fluid and blood is a portion of that fluid and you cannot live without blood or fluid in the body Answer no. the respiratory system consists of 70 % water and so does the body. oxygen and carbon dioxide is exchanged in the lungs through the aveoli in the lungs. your entire body has a circulatory system that is linked to the lungs to supply oxygen to the entire body through the blood from the lungs and your lungs contain fluid and blood is a portion of that fluid and you cannot live without blood or fluid in the body.
Can fluid in the lungs come from cirrhosis?
Yes
