Pulmonary Edema (cont.)

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Pulmonary edema At A Glance

  • 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.

Last Editorial Review: 5/20/2009


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