Question 1

is fluid on the lungs and heart terminal?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: But aggressive investigation of the cause and appropriate treatment are very important.

Question 2

heart and lung desease symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Many!: There are many symptoms patients complain of that may relate to the heart and lungs--shortness of breath, chest pain, chest pressure, wheezing, and cough are common. Doctors will ask more questions and sometimes order certain tests to narrow the focus to a specific organ system.

Question 3

what heart valve affects the lungs?

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All: Really all heart valves can affect the lungs one way or another.  The valves on the left side (aortic and mitral) can do this because when they do not function properly, usually lungs get congested, the valves on the right side (pulmonic and tricuspid) can affect the lungs usually if they are atretic (small) at birth, leading to underdevelopment of the lungs.

Question 4

can dengue affect the lungs and heart?

Accepted Answer

No: Doctors hate to use the word "never" but it's not a characteristic of dengue fever to affect either the heart or the lungs.

Question 5

what are some exercise for lung and heart issues?

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Walking works: Any exercise is good. Do something you enjoy and you'll be more likely to do it! Walking is perfectly good exercise. Take earphones and your MP3 player or bring your best friend with you. Bicycling and swimming are excellent too. Yoga's good. Golf, tennis, basketball. Go for it!

Question 6

if my heart is racing, could it be a lung problem?

Accepted Answer

Racing heart: there are many causes of rapid heart beat, lung disease is one of the possibilities

Question 7

what do heart and lungs do to maintain homeostasis?\

Accepted Answer

Oxygen in , co2 out: The right ventricle of the heart pumps venous blood through the lungs after the body has absorbed oxygen and eliminated carbon dioxide.  The venous blood pumps through the lung  capillaries, oxygen is absorbed from air in the lungs and co2 diffuses out from the blood to  lung air.  The blood returns from lung to left side of heart which pumps the arterial oxygenated blood to body and brain.

Question 8

can you suggest an exercise for lung and heart issues?

Accepted Answer

Walking: But ANY exercise will do. Better to start with aerobic exercise (walking, biking, swimming, elliptical, etc) and then may add some anaerobic (weights) but more repetitions than intensity.
Start slow and build up. Clear with your doctor first.

Question 9

what to do if dad needs heart and lungs transplant!!:(?

Accepted Answer

Be there: Be there. Spend time with him. Let him know you with him through the process. Let him reminisce.  Relate your positive childhood experiences.  Good luck to him and to you!

Question 10

how to fluid in the lungs due to congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

How to treat?: Usually fluid build up in lungs, due to chf, is treated by water pills and salt/ water restriction.

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