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Suggest Remedy For Heavy Breathing And Water In The Lungs
Hi, my father is 75, he had a bypass surgery at 65 and a stent at 73 . a week ago he had shortness of breath and high bp and sugar. after angiography the doctors suggested ballooning and stent placement again which was done and he felt better for one day. after that he has been breathing heavily and having water in his lungs. this has been going on for 3 days. please suggest what to do.
Thu, 31 Aug 2017
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I have gone through your concern in depth .
* There are various reasons for the pleural effusion as
- fluid overload - infection with susceptible pathogens - prolong bed
ridden condition - acute respiratory distress - manifestation of
previously untreated or partially treated lung pathology - low immunity
of the lungs - others .
Hope this will help you .
Welcome for further assistance .
Regards dear take care .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have gone through your concern in depth .
* There are various reasons for the pleural effusion as
- fluid overload - infection with susceptible pathogens - prolong bed
ridden condition - acute respiratory distress - manifestation of
previously untreated or partially treated lung pathology - low immunity
of the lungs - others .
Hope this will help you .
Welcome for further assistance .
Regards dear take care .
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