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27 Μαΐ 2022 · Pulmonary edema is a condition caused by too much fluid in the lungs. This fluid collects in the many air sacs in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. In most cases, heart problems cause pulmonary edema. But fluid can collect in the lungs for other reasons.
1 Σεπ 2020 · Pulmonary edema can be defined as an abnormal accumulation of extravascular fluid in the lung parenchyma. This process leads to diminished gas exchange at the alveolar level, progressing to potentially causing respiratory failure.
Pulmonary edema is a buildup of fluid in your lungs. A main cause of pulmonary edema is congestive heart failure. It can occur due to nonheart-related conditions, too. Symptoms include shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. Sudden (acute) pulmonary edema requires immediate treatment. Pulmonary edema can also develop over time (chronic).
27 Οκτ 2022 · Pulmonary edema is a condition in which the lungs fill with fluid. It’s also known as lung congestion, lung water, and pulmonary congestion.
Pulmonary edema (British English: oedema), also known as pulmonary congestion, is excessive fluid accumulation in the tissue or air spaces (usually alveoli) of the lungs. [1] . This leads to impaired gas exchange, most often leading to shortness of breath (dyspnea) which can progress to hypoxemia and respiratory failure.
7 Νοε 2022 · Pulmonary edema means you have fluid building up in your lungs. Learn more about the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pulmonary edema.
27 Μαΐ 2022 · A health care provider can base a diagnosis of pulmonary edema on the symptoms and the results of a physical exam and certain tests. Once the condition is more stable, the provider can ask about medical history, especially a history of cardiovascular or lung disease.