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With chf does the fluid back up into the lungs (similar to pneumonia), or around the lungs?

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Both: CHF can cause fluid to accumulate both in the lung tissue itself ( called pulmonary edema) and the chest cavity surrounding the lungs. This is called the pleural space.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

With chf does the fluid back up into the lungs (similar to pneumonia), or around the lungs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Depietro answered

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