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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.
What produces lubricating fluid that reduces friction when the lungs expand?
The pleura, a membrane that surrounds the lungs, produces a lubricating fluid called pleural fluid. This fluid reduces friction between the lungs and the chest wall when the lungs expand and contract during breathing.
What is the name of the of fluid that lubricates the lungs?
The fluid that lubricates the lungs is called pleural fluid. It is found in the pleural space between the two layers of the pleura, which is a membrane surrounding the lungs. This fluid reduces friction during breathing, allowing the lungs to expand and contract smoothly.
Never give gargle to unconscious patients why?
Because the fluid can be aspired by the lungs and causes a deadly asphyxia.
Do the lungs make amniotic fluid?
The lungs also produce liquid that becomes part of the amniotic fluid
How long can a dog live with Fluid on the lungs?
How long can a 13yr old dog live with fluid on the lungs
Is excess fluid on the spine dangerous?
Excess fluid on the spine can be dangerous. The excess fluid on the spine can be dangerous because it is close to the brain stem.
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 you get fluid in the lungs from an allergic reaction?
no
Fluid on lungs caused by puncture?
no
Why is it dangerous to give an unconscious person something to drink?
It's dangerous because - when someone is unconscious, their gag reflex doesn't work. This means that - if you give them something to drink - the fluid will go into their lungs instead of down to their stomach - causing them to literally drown !
