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How Can Fluid Retention In The Lungs Be Treated?

I have been put on 40 mg of Lasix from 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide as I was reta, rining fluid in my lungs due to congestive heart failure, which was diagnosed 6 months ago. I have been on 12.5 mg carvedilol for 5 months and have become progressively worse, on warfarin for on year for afib, and for 17 years on amlodipine, candesatan, ramipril after a quad bypass.
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According to the history, in my opinion, diuretics are the best treatment. Don't worry.

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How Can Fluid Retention In The Lungs Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. According to the history, in my opinion, diuretics are the best treatment. Don t worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.