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Medical Conditions - Pulmonary Edema

Pulmonary edema is the accumulation of fluid in the lung tissue and air spaces. This leads to impaired air exchange leading to respiratory failure. Cardiogenic pulmonary edema is caused as the left ventricles do not pump the blood out of the lungs. Noncardiogenic causes are acute respiratory distress syndrome, blood clots, lung injury, etc. Treatment depends on the cause of edema.

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Why is there breathlessness in a CKD stage 5 patient?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your father's potassium and creatinine levels are high. The breathlessness may be because of pulmonary edema.

Is it possible for pulmonary embolism to recur?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After reviewing your health query, I want to emphasize that there could be a range of possibilities.

Father died during angioplasty due to pulmonary edema. Need second opinion.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What happens in a heart attack is that the patient's heart is not functioning properly. It does not maintain the speed and pressure required.

I get out of breath even while brushing my teeth, and my pulse rate is high. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to the statement, you are suffering from breathing difficulties on little exertion with tachycardia and hot flashes.

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