10 Causes of Fluid In The Lungs
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #3: Kidney Disease
The kidneys’ main function is to filter fluid and blood in the body so that toxins and waste materials are excreted. When the kidneys’ function is impaired or completely damaged, as in the case of chronic kidney disease, the fluid that they are supposed to filter can end up in the lungs. Fluid in the lungs combined with kidney disease is a very serious condition. Patients with these comorbidities may require dialysis (and ideally a complementary dietary management plan) to remove and filter out excess fluid from the lungs.
Moreover, the pulmonary function of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) should regularly be analyzed, as fluid overload is commonly found in ESRD patients.
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