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What Causes Pulmonary Edema?

Hello, sir my ne is Sushil . I had water in my right lung . Dt. Removed 1 liter of hello water. Now, after two month i am on my medicine. Dr. Told me when diagnosed, your tb is not contagious. I want to know , why. Water filled in my lungs as I never heard in any tb case before?
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Hello,

The accumulation of the fluids in your lungs is very likely due to pleuritis, which is water in between the layers that cover the lungs.

Pleuritis is a possible complication of tuberculosis and this is very likely the cause of the excess liquids that the doctor had to remove.

You will need to be treated promptly and strictly follow the instructions of your doctor as tuberculosis is contagious.

I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician.
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What Causes Pulmonary Edema?

Hello, The accumulation of the fluids in your lungs is very likely due to pleuritis, which is water in between the layers that cover the lungs. Pleuritis is a possible complication of tuberculosis and this is very likely the cause of the excess liquids that the doctor had to remove. You will need to be treated promptly and strictly follow the instructions of your doctor as tuberculosis is contagious. I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician.