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Pulmonary edema Symptoms

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...

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...

Pulmonary edema Prevention

Prevention
... Pulmonary edema often isn''t preventable, but these measures can help reduce your risk: Preventing cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of pulmonary edema. You can reduce...

Pulmonary edema Treatment

Self-care
... The following suggestions may speed your recovery from cardiac pulmonary edema and help prevent a recurrence: Get at least seven hours of sleep a night. Take a nap during the day if you feel tired. Li...

Complications
... When not treated, acute pulmonary edema can be fatal. In some instances it may be fatal even if you receive treatment. The outcome depends in part on the condition of your heart and lungs before you d...

Pulmonary edema Other

Overview
... Your lungs contain millions of small, elastic air sacs called alveoli. With each breath, the air sacs take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide, a waste product of metabolism. Normally, the exchange o...