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Which condition results in the irreversible enlargement of the air spaces in the lungs?
Emphysema is the irreversible enlargement of the air spaces in the lungs.
What is phenumonia?
a medical condition where there is fluid in your lungs
What is the medical term meaning fluid in the lungs?
This is called a Pulmonary Edema. Everybody has a small layer of fluid on their lungs, but this is where the air sacs within become logged with water and it then becomes dangerous and develops into this condition. The symptoms include breathing difficulties, coughing and distress.
How do you spell namonya?
The correct spelling is pneumonia (condition of fluid collection in the lungs).
Is ascites a condition in which fluid collects in the pleural cavity?
No, ascites is a condition in which fluid collects in the abdominal cavity.
Can the intake of too much fluid cause fluid in the lungs?
Yes, consuming excessive fluid can overwhelm the body's ability to remove excess fluid, leading to a condition called pulmonary edema where fluid leaks into the lungs. This can result in symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, and difficulty breathing. It is important to maintain a proper balance of fluid intake to prevent this condition.
Can the fluids in the lungs be drained in a case of heart failure?
That is not possible. The fluid is collected in millions of very small air spaces.
What is the term describing solid material within the air spaces of the lungs as noted on an x-ray?
pulmonary infiltrate
What is acute pulmonary edema?
Pulmonary edema is swelling in the lungs. The swelling is from fluid. The fluid causes the exchange of oxygen with co2 to become impaired. The result is hypoxia which is lack of oxygen in the blood.
What is pink frothy sputum a sign of?
Pink frothy sputum is a sign of pulmonary edema, which is a condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs.
What are the air spaces in the lungs called?
The air spaces in the lungs are called pulmonary alveoli. They are where gas exchange occurs in the lungs of mammals.
Spaces in the chest between the lungs?
Mediastinum
