10 Causes of Fluid In The Lungs
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #9: Drug Overdose
The use of illicit drugs can trigger the occurrence of pulmonary edema, especially when used in excessive amounts. The fatality of heroin or cocaine overdose is largely due to the lungs filling up with fluid, an effect of damage to the alveoli.
Pulmonary edema secondary to drug abuse can either be acute or chronic, and commonly occurs with long-term use of heroin, cocaine, or marijuana (smoked).
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