.Lungs

[HFJL2020]

what causes water on the lungs my sister has her lungs drained she is poorly now

[bednobs]

do you mean a pleural effusion?

[calmck]

The medical term is Pulmonary Oedema. There can be many causes for this. You could use Dr. Google but would need to know her medical history to ascertain the specific cause and outcome for your sister

[bednobs]

im not sure it can be pulmonary oedema if the sister has had a drain - isnt that more likely to be an effusion?

[Sqad]

I agree with bednobs, we are dealing with e pleural effusion NOT water on the lungs ( pulmonary oedema) and the common cause 50 years ago would have been TB but today is either pneumonia or cancer.