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Alternate Name(s): Lung/pulmonary congestion; Lung water ...... Pulmonary edema involves fluid accumulation and swelling in the lungs.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000140.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000140.htm#Definition
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In severe cases fluid collects in the lungs (pulmonary edema) causing extreme shortness of breath, which further reduces how much oxygen a person gets. Brain swelling may also occur (cerebral edema). This can cause confusion, coma, and, if untreated, death.
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Pulmonary edema - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pulmonary edema (American English), or oedema (British English, Greek οίδημα), is fluid accumulation in the lungs. It leads to impaired gas exchange and may cause respiratory failure. It is due to ei...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulmonary_edema
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Pulmonary edema — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this potentially life-threatening lung condition. ... Pulmonary edema is a condition caused by excess fluid in the lungs. This fluid collects in the numerous air sacs in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/pulmonary-edema/DS00412
www.mayoclinic.com/health/pulmonary-edema/DS00412
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Pulmonary edema — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this potentially life-threatening lung condition. ... Depending on the cause, pulmonary edema symptoms may appear suddenly or develop slowly.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/pulmonary-edema/DS00412/DSECT...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/pulmonary-edema/DS00412/DSECTION=symptoms
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Pulmonary Edema (Lung Water, Lung/Pulmonary Congestion) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, tests, support groups, complications, and prognosis. ... Pulmonary edema involves fluid accumulation and swelling in the lungs.
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health.allrefer.com/health/pulmonary-edema-info.html
health.allrefer.com/health/pulmonary-edema-info.html
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Pulmonary edema is an abnormal build up of fluid in the lungs, which leads to swelling ... Pulmonary edema is usually caused by heart failure. As the heart fails, pressure in the veins going through the lungs starts to rise. As the pressure in these blood vessels increases, fluid is pushed into the air spaces (alveoli) in...
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www.myoptumhealth.com/portal/ADAM/item/Pulmonary+edema
www.myoptumhealth.com/portal/ADAM/item/Pulmonary+edema
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Pulmonary edema is a potentially life-threatening complication of acute airway obstruction. It develops rapidly, without warning, in persons who are otherwise well. Two forms of postobstructive pulmonary edema (POPE) have been identified.
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