I Have Water In Each Of My Lungs That Has

Posted on Sun, 5 May 2019

Question: I have water in each of my lungs that has lasted for about 60 days with little change. A walk from my bedroom to a room on the other side of my house causes considerable shortness of breath. After sitting or lying down it take several minutes for my breathing to become normal. I have stage 4 kidney decease, aortic stenosis and edema of my feet and legs. What is the the process that will alleviate the extreme shortness of breath and what cases it?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!

I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to increased fluid retention.

This clinical situation is related to renal failure.

Coming to this point, I would recommend taking low dose furasemide (lasix( 40-80 mg daily) to help improve your situation.

Another treatment option would be dialysis.

In the meantime, I would recommend reducing salt and water intake.

Hope to have been helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar