Pleural fluid fills up the space between the pleural membranes. Pleura is a protective outer layer that separates our lungs from the chest wall. It has two layers with a space between them known as pleural space. This is where we see the pleural fluid and it keeps the plural membranes moist and lubricated.
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My friend had trouble breathing for two weeks due to water in her lungs. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My friend had trouble breathing for two weeks and when she visited the local hospital it was discovered that she had water in her lungs. She did smoke cigarettes before being diagnosed with water in her lungs, and she has received pills for the same. Today she had an appointment with ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern The water in the lungs can be due to infection, or cardiac reasons. Ideally, the water in the lungs (pleural fluid) should be treated unless it naturally resolves on its own. Take the prescribed medication as advised to remove the water... Read Full »
What causes the collection of fluid around the heart of the fetus?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 years old, currently pregnant with my second child for 26 weeks and 5 days. I just left the doctor's office having done an anatomy ultrasound. The doctor said there is a little fluid around my baby's heart, but not to worry. I have been scheduled in three weeks for the same u... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your anxiety. Let me clear you some facts. A basic anomaly scan is done at 18-20 weeks and if that was normal, it shows that no structural anomalies are there. Secondly, this scan was done at 26 weeks and 5 days when the fetus is half developed. As far as ... Read Full »
What cause pain in the chest while taking TB treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a stabbing pain in the chest while taking TB treatment with four types of drugs (DOTS) since one and a half months. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This pain can be due to fluid in the pleural space, due to pleurisy or due to a cardiac cause. I suggest you take tablet Combiflam (Ibuprofen and Paracetamol), twice a day for five days. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicines wit... Read Full »
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