Question 1

what can you tell me about cirrhosis of the lungs? when i search for it, i only get answers regarding cirrhosis of the liver.

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary fibrosis: There is no disease entity called pulmonary cirrhosis. The entity corresponding to liver cirrhosis is pulmonary fibrosis. You may consult this site for info.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pulmonary-fibrosis/basics/definition/CON-20029091

Question 2

i'm trying to find out about cirrhosis of the lungs, but i only have articles about the liver show up. can you please help me with this? thank you!

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary  cirrhosis: Pulmonary cirrhosis is another term for fibrotic diseases of the lungs, most commonly referred to as interstitial pulmonary fibrosis. Fibrosis can be thought of as damage with resultant scarring of the lungs. It is often a permanent condition, but medications can help with the breathing symptoms. See a lung specialist, a pulmonologist. Good luck.

Question 3

can cirrhosis of the liver affect someone's lungs? my mother in law, has affected liver and kidneys from drinking but now her breathing is affected?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In the late stages of liver failure, hepatopulmonary syndrome is to be expected. Lung vessels dilate too much to be well-oxygenated. The heart may also be failing making her short of breath, or an enlarged liver or fluid in the abdomen may be compressing the lungs from below. I'm sorry about your mom and I hope that you are a comfort to her now. Best wishes.

Question 4

my husband has cirrhosis and his lungs are filling with fluid. he sleeps a lot during the day up all night and very bizarre behavior what can i expect?

Accepted Answer

Liver failure: If your husband has liver cirrhosis and is sleeping a lot in the day, he could be building up toxic ammonia levels because his liver cannot process these effectively.  This could produce the mental status changes you're seeing.  Fluid in his lungs may relate to liver failure also.  Please get your husband to his physician for a follow-up -- there are ways to at least reduce the ammonia levels.

Question 5

fluid in lungs related to liver cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

In severe cases: When the Albumin in the blood goes down, fluid can leak all over the body including the lungs.

Question 6

how to remove fluid in lungs with liver cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Drain it: Fluid accummulated around the lungs can be removed/drained with a needle and a suction tube. It is a commonly done procedure which can provide temporary relief.

Question 7

what to do if i have fluid in lungs with liver cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Cirrhosis: Cirrhosis often has poor protein levels and leaks fluid into the lungs and other spaces. This is very difficult to deal with. You should discuss your options with your doctor.

Question 8

lung cancer / cirrhosis of the liver - what can i do for this?

Accepted Answer

It depends: That depends on the stage of the cancer and how bad you're cirrhosis is. The treatment for lung cancer varies dependent upon how far the cancer has spread at diagnosis (stage). Certainly cirrhosis may make treatment more difficult, but it does not necessarily mean you can not be treated for lung cancer.  You will need an experienced hepatologist and oncologist.

Question 9

my brother has liver cancer, cirrhosis,  and the cancer has spread to stomach and lungs and in lymph nodes. not operable.  began chemo pills today.

Accepted Answer

Stage IV: Sorry for your brothers condition.  
Hope  the chemo will buy him a few more months to settle his affairs in comfort
Discuss hospice care with his physicians

Question 10

what is life expectancy for liver cancer stage 4, cirrhosis from hepatitis c and developed lung and spline cancer, age is 70 ?

Accepted Answer

Unpredictable: It is not possible to provide a time line as tumors and patients all behave differently. However, the clinical picture you provided is of a terminally ill patient.

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What can you tell me about cirrhosis of the lungs? when i search for it, i only get answers regarding cirrhosis of the liver.

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I'm trying to find out about cirrhosis of the lungs, but i only have articles about the liver show up. can you please help me with this? thank you!

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Can cirrhosis of the liver affect someone's lungs? my mother in law, has affected liver and kidneys from drinking but now her breathing is affected?

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My husband has cirrhosis and his lungs are filling with fluid. he sleeps a lot during the day up all night and very bizarre behavior what can i expect?

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Fluid in lungs related to liver cirrhosis?

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How to remove fluid in lungs with liver cirrhosis?

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What to do if i have fluid in lungs with liver cirrhosis?

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Lung cancer / cirrhosis of the liver - what can i do for this?

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My brother has liver cancer, cirrhosis, and the cancer has spread to stomach and lungs and in lymph nodes. not operable. began chemo pills today.

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What is life expectancy for liver cancer stage 4, cirrhosis from hepatitis c and developed lung and spline cancer, age is 70 ?

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