Fluid in the lungs

A rather dangerous problem that can result in death is fluid formed in the lungs. Accumulation of water can be associated with many inflammatory diseases, as well as with the consequences of cardiac pathologies.

Causes of fluid in the lungs

So, let's figure out why the liquid accumulates in the lungs and what this problem can be associated with. Here's what happens: the walls of the vessels lose their integrity, their permeability increases. As a result, pulmonary alveoli are not filled with air, but with fluid, which leads to shortness of breath, shortness of breath and other problems.

The formation and accumulation of fluid in the lungs can be caused by the following factors:

• inflammatory lung diseases (tuberculosis, pneumonia, etc.);
• trauma of the chest;
• brain disease or trauma;
• arrhythmia;
• inhalation of toxins;
• renal and heart failure.

Very often, fluid in the lungs can appear with pneumonia. At the same time, the person pale, and his limbs become cold. In this case, the patient should immediately be hospitalized, since without medical intervention a fatal outcome is possible.

In oncology, fluid in the lungs is also an integral part of late manifestations of the disease, as the walls of the vessels under the influence of cancer tumors are rapidly destroyed. The cause of tumor formation can be smoking or inhaling toxic substances.

Symptoms of fluid in the lungs

These or other signs may appear, depending on the amount of liquid collected. The main manifestations of the disease include:

• dyspnea;
• intermittent cough with mucus;
• blue skin due to oxygen starvation;
• pain in the thoracic cough;
• increased blood pressure;
• a weak but very rapid pulse.

A doctor can determine the amount of fluid using ultrasound and, based on this, designate measures to eliminate the problem.

Treatment for the appearance of fluid in the lungs

Treatment is appointed by the doctor, based on the amount of accumulated fluid, as well as after identifying the cause of the disease. After all, if the infection is provoking, then antibiotics should be taken, and if there are problems with heart failure , diuretics and cardiac drugs.

If the problem is insignificant, the patient can undergo treatment at home, but with acute manifestations of the disease, hospitalization will be required.

In very neglected cases, it is necessary to pump out fluid from the lungs and carry out their forced ventilation.

Often doctors prescribe inhalation with alcohol vapors.

To reduce and eliminate venous stasis in the lungs, nitroglycerin is used. It helps reduce the load on the heart and does not increase the amount of oxygen in the myocardium.

With a small accumulation of fluid in the lungs, the consequences can be minor, and the body is able to cope with this problem on its own. A large number can lead to a violation of the elasticity of the walls of the lungs, and, consequently, to disturb and worsen gas exchange, which causes oxygen starvation. In the future, such fasting can lead to frustration nervous system and even fatal. In this regard, it is recommended to carry out preventive measures that will help reduce the risk of fluid formation:

1. With heart disease, you should regularly undergo examinations and not ignore the treatment and prescriptions of doctors.
2. When working with toxic substances, respirators should be used.
3. Allergy sufferers should always have antihistamines with them.
4. In inflammatory lung diseases should be carried out quality and complete treatment.
5. You should get rid of the addiction - smoking.