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What causes fluid in the lung?
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Several: Fluid in the lungs could mean pulmonary edema (swelling of lung) which can be caused by heart failure (multiple causes of this), infection, mitral valve disease, kidney failure, inflammation. Fluid surrounding lungs (pleural effusion) trauma, infection, heart failure, cancer, kidney failure. There are more. It's best to talk with your doctor for specifics.
Answered 2/27/2019
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Many things: See your doctor. There are many causes from lung issues like emphysema, bronchitis, pathology to heart issues like congestive heart failure. Consult your doctor for a thorough work up.
Answered 4/3/2020
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