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Pulmonary oedema

edema, also known as pulmonary congestion, is excessive fluid accumulation in the or air spaces of the lungs. This leads to impaired gas exchange, most often leading to shortness of breath (dyspnea) which can progress to hypoxemia and failure. Pulmonary edema has multiple causes and is traditionally classified as cardiogenic or noncardiogenic.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Progressive dyspnea, cough, fever, cyanosis,

Causes — why it happens

·Cardiogenic, Noncardiogenic (, inhalation injury, , obstruction, high altitude)

How it's found

·Medical , lab tests, ECG, echocardiography

Treatment

·Supplemental oxygen, diuretics, treat underlying disease process

Complications

·ARDS, failure

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