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Pulmonary edema Symptoms and Diagnosis |
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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 ...
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Signs and symptoms
... Depending on the cause, the symptoms of pulmonary edema may appear suddenly or develop slowly over weeks or months. Signs and symptoms that come on suddenly are usually severe and may include: Extreme...
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Causes ... Your lungs are two spongy, elastic organs inside your rib cage that stretch and contract as you breathe. Although your lungs can hold up to 4 quarts of air, you generally inhale only a fraction of tha...
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When to seek medical advice ... Acute pulmonary edema is life-threatening. Get emergency assistance if you have any of the following acute signs and symptoms: Trouble breathing or a feeling of suffocating (dyspnea) A bubbly, wheezin...
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Screening and diagnosis ... Because pulmonary edema requires prompt treatment, you''ll initially be diagnosed on the basis of your symptoms and a physical exam. You may also have blood drawn — usually from an artery in you...
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