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Fluid Overload in the Lungs Issue

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daniel64284
daniel64284

Hi All,

My dad is 79 years old and he always have fluid buildup in the lungs very often. The doctor mentioned that this problem is due to his weak heart which has Ejection Fraction of 27%. He frequents to the hospital very often due to this issue. Is there any medication or procedure that can help my dad not have fluid buildup in the his lungs very often? The doctor suggested Pleurodesis but I am not sure whether this will solve the problem. Your kind advise is appreciated, thanks

Regards,

Daniel Louis

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  • gabriela03508
    gabriela03508 daniel64284

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    Hi its been a while since I have seen this website and then I happen to see your question I am 48 and currently on the heart transplant list and I also had a bad fluid retention problem at first but I can gladly tell you its been a while that I have not had that problem I will tell you a couple of medications that were given to me and my current one and hopefully your Dad can mention to his Doctor. At first I was give FORSEMIDE and currently on

    Spironolactone 50mg and the main one TORSEMIDE 100mg

    • daniel64284
      daniel64284 gabriela03508

      Posted

      Hi Gabriela,

      Thanks for the reply. The doctor is currently giving my dad Forsemide and Spironolactone. However, TORSEMIDE is not available in our country. My dad is always having pleural effusion issue. This problem always makes him have difficulty to breathe. Besides those medications listed, is there any other methods/procedures or medication that can avoid water buildup in the lungs? The main reason of him having frequent visits to the hospital is due to difficulty breathing because of water buildup inside the lungs.

      Appreciate your comment, thanks

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