Pulmonary edema Other Information

Pulmonary edema is swelling and/or fluid accumulation in the lungs. It leads to impaired gas exchange and may cause respiratory failure. Signs and symptoms Symptoms of pulmonary edema include difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, excessive sweating, anxiety and pale skin. If left untreated, it can lead to death, generally due to its main complication of hypoxia. Diagnosis Pulmonary edema is generally suspected due to findings in the medical history and physical examination: end-ins ...