Yes... it can. It isn't common but it can happen. With the lungs at least. Sometimes depending on the severity a fungal infection can spread to the lungs (Fungal infection = Immunodepressed - there are a variety of other things that go hand in hand with this but this can be a major cause). Where the fluid around the heart is concerned it can be caused by inflammation. Now I know you've had a few things going on. You are a new mom, (relatively) you work, you've battled oral cancer, and I think recently you had a bit of a chest infection/cold? this in my books = STRESS - which can seriously impact your immune system. Are any of your meds - if you are taking any - steroids? This too can mask issues - often time it will cure the symptom but not the problem and masks issues.

are they removing the necrotic and granulation tissue?


Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan