Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Wet Lung.
Wet Lung - as a noun
Acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the lungs which become stiff and fibrous and cannot exchange oxygen; occurs among persons exposed to irritants such as corrosive chemical vapors or ammonia or chlorine etc.
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adult respiratory distress syndromeardswhite lungExample Sentences
"The patient was diagnosed with wet lung after experiencing extreme shortness of breath."
"The doctor explained that wet lung can be caused by pneumonia or fluid overload."
"To treat wet lung, the medical team had to drain the excess fluid from the patient's lungs."
"She was admitted to the hospital with wet lung and placed on oxygen support."
"The symptoms of wet lung include coughing, chest pain, and rapid breathing."
