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What Causes Fluid Around The Right Lung?

Hello. I am trying to understand the severity of a loved ones condition. She was extubated yesterday, requires BIPAP, is being diuresed, in and out mentally, EF is 20%. History of cocaine use. I m told she has a liter of fluid on the right lung, is septic and a full code. Any thoughts??
Thu, 27 Apr 2017
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There can be multiple causes of fluid around the lung. The collection is called pleural effusion and may be caused by-
-Infection of lung like Pneumonia, pneumonitis
-Cardiac failure
-Hepatic failure
-Renal Failure
-Aspiration
-Pulmonary hypertension
-Septicemia
-Lung Tumor
Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Diuretics are given to remove the fluids via urine. A pleural tap (removal of fluid by pulling out using a needle and syringe) may be required in case of large collection.

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What Causes Fluid Around The Right Lung?

There can be multiple causes of fluid around the lung. The collection is called pleural effusion and may be caused by- -Infection of lung like Pneumonia, pneumonitis -Cardiac failure -Hepatic failure -Renal Failure -Aspiration -Pulmonary hypertension -Septicemia -Lung Tumor Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Diuretics are given to remove the fluids via urine. A pleural tap (removal of fluid by pulling out using a needle and syringe) may be required in case of large collection. Hope this answers your question, thank you.