Question 1

what exactly does it mean if there is fluid in your lungs?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It could be infection, back up of fluid from a failing heart or lung inflammation.

Question 2

does pneumonia mean fluid accumulation in the lungs? does it happen in every case? how is it treated?

Accepted Answer

Lung infection: pneumonia is lung infection and can be caused by mostly virus or bacteria. Generally some fluid accumulation may be associated with pneumonia but sometimes larger amounts of fluid accumulate surrounding the lung, which may need to be drained.

Question 3

what does it mean when my lungs fill with fluid after eating along with a cough?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration: It means food gets into your lungs instead of going into the stomach. You should eat slowly, chew well, not talk while eating , and see a speech therapist for a swallowing study.

Question 4

46 has pnuemonia and just found out she has congestive heart failure. does this mean every time she gets sick fluid will build up around her lungs?

Accepted Answer

No: Not neccesarily. Obviously there should be a work up of  CHF which includes blood work, echo and stress test.

Question 5

does rales mean pulmonary edema? does that mean fluid in lungs? when it gets worse, does fluid become blood?

Accepted Answer

Not necessary: They are heard when a person breathes in (inhales) and are believed to occur when air opens closed air spaces plus can be further described as moist, dry, fine, and coarse.There are other causes beside fluid.The fluid can be clear,cloudy as well as bloody . So see a doctor to get better evaluated.

Question 6

if a has 2 heart attacks before a year & now cardiomegaly & lungs filled with fluid means symptoms of conngestive heart failure. will he survive?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Heart attacks can lead to congestive heart failure because of a loss of heart muscle.  This can result in a decrease in the squeezing function of the heart.  This is turn can lead to fluid building up in the lungs causing shortness of breath.  Heart failure can be treated with appropriate medications and diet restrictions.  Your cardiologist would be in a better position to give you an assessment.

Question 7

chest xray results there prominence of the interstitial lung markings which may represent fluid overload. there is a patchy left basilar airspace opacity possibly due to an underlying infectious process. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

X-ray:  Before radiologists interpret an x-ray they usually review pertinent history provided by the doctor who ordered the X-ray. In otherwords, they don't usually do the interpretation in a vacuum.

Question 8

what does this mean serous fluid in chest?

Accepted Answer

Serous fluid: It is normal to have some fluid between the pleural surfaces for lubrication during chest excursions. If due to disease pattern the fluid accumulates- pleural effusion, it causes shortness of breath and needs to be addressed asap.

Question 9

what does it mean that the fluid taken from my chest was bright yellow?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The fluid will get sent for laboratory analysis and pathology. These should help identify the cause of the effusion. Only your doctor can tie the facts together in your case. The yellow color is probably due to protein. Plasma and Albumin look similar.

Question 10

what does is mean.when the your unborn child o had"fluid on get stomach and chest?

Accepted Answer

Not clear: I am not clear about your question.  Was your baby premature?  Did you have a miscarriage?  If so, then how many weeks of age was your baby?  Was the baby's stomach located in its chest at birth?  Please provide further clarification.  Thanks for clarifying.

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46 has pnuemonia and just found out she has congestive heart failure. does this mean every time she gets sick fluid will build up around her lungs?

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Does rales mean pulmonary edema? does that mean fluid in lungs? when it gets worse, does fluid become blood?

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If a has 2 heart attacks before a year & now cardiomegaly & lungs filled with fluid means symptoms of conngestive heart failure. will he survive?

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Chest xray results there prominence of the interstitial lung markings which may represent fluid overload. there is a patchy left basilar airspace opacity possibly due to an underlying infectious process. what does this mean?

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What does this mean serous fluid in chest?

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What does it mean that the fluid taken from my chest was bright yellow?

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What does is mean.when the your unborn child o had"fluid on get stomach and chest?

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