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Lungs not functioning

2017-09-08 10:05:23
My dad is on ventilation from two weeks. He is not able to breathe.doctor says fluid accumulated in his lungs
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Due to plueral effusion or pulmonary edema, if his renal function is ok he will improve quickly if not has to weight and see.
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dont panic wait for the treatment to respond.

Answered2017-09-08 13:30:57

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