Pulmonary Edema Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment by MedicineNet.com

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Pulmonary Edema (cont.)

Pulmonary edema is typically caused by filling of alveoli in the lungs by fluid leaking out of the blood.
Pulmonary edema may be caused by a number of cardiac or non-cardiac conditions.
Breathing difficulty is the main manifestation of pulmonary edema.
Treatment of the underlying cause of pulmonary edema is an essential step in the management of pulmonary edema.

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