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Pulmonary edema DaYea Song
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What is Pulmonary Edema?
“Pulmonary Edemas is fluid accumulation in the lungs, which collects in air sacs in the lungs, making it difficult to breath”. – Medical News Today
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Symptoms Anxiety Cough Dizziness Easy Fatigue / Weakness
Anxiety Cough Dizziness Easy Fatigue / Weakness Low blood oxygen level Rapid breathing (Tachypnea) Shortness of breath Examination with a stethoscope Abnormal lung sounds
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Causes Cardiogenic Causes Non-Cardiogenic Causes Heart failure
Respiratory distress syndrome Kidney failure Brain trauma Blood clot (pulmonary embolism)
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Treatment Depends on the cause and severity Medications
Diuretics (water pills) Heart failure Antibiotics Hospitalization and the use of intravenous diuretic medications
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Prevention Avoidance Of: Heart disease / attacks
Slow elevation to high altitudes Drug overdose
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Bibliography Medicine Net.com
May Clinic Medline Plus Medicine News Today
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