The following features are indicative of Pulmonary Oedema:
difficulty in breathing
coughing up blood
excessive sweating
anxiety
pale skin
shortness of breath
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
crackles
It is possible that Pulmonary Oedema shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Pulmonary Oedema
The following are the most common causes of Pulmonary Oedema:
congestive heart failure
high altitude exposure
kidney failure
narrowed arteries that bring blood to the kidneys
lung damage caused by poisonous gas or severe infection
major injury
Other Causes of Pulmonary Oedema
The following are the less common causes of Pulmonary Oedema:
heart attack
leaking or narrowed heart valves
severe hypertension
Risk Factors for Pulmonary Oedema
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Pulmonary Oedema:
hyperglycemia
leukocytosis
limb weakness
Prevention of Pulmonary Oedema
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Pulmonary Oedema. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
control blood pressure
control blood cholesterol
avoid smoking
eat a heart-healthy diet
limit salt intake
do exercise regularly
maintain a healthy body weight
manage stress
Occurrence of Pulmonary Oedema
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Pulmonary Oedema cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Pulmonary Oedema most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged > 50 years
Common Gender
Pulmonary Oedema can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Oedema
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Pulmonary Oedema:
Chest X-ray:To confirm the diagnosis of pulmonary edema and exclude other possible causes of shortness of breath
Pulse oximetry: To determine how much oxygen is in the blood
Blood test: It is to check for the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide it contains
Electrocardiogram (ECG): In this noninvasive test, the wave patterns show heart rate and rhythm and whether areas of heart show diminished blood flow
Echocardiogram: An echocardiogram is a noninvasive test that uses a wand-shaped device called a transducer to generate high-frequency sound waves that are reflected from the tissues of your heart pulmonary artery catheterization
Complications of Pulmonary Oedema if untreated
Yes, Pulmonary Oedema causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Pulmonary Oedema is left untreated:
lower extremity
abdominal swelling
pleural effusion
congestion in liver
swelling of the liver
Self-care for Pulmonary Oedema
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Pulmonary Oedema:
Control blood pressure: Monitor blood pressure regularly and maintain it
Controlling secondary medical conditions: Such as control glucose levels in case of having diabetes
Avoiding the cause of disease: The cause may be drugs, allergens or high altitudes, avoid these to minimize further damage to lungs
quit smoking
Eating a healthy diet: Follow a low-salt diet, eat a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Pulmonary Oedema
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Pulmonary Oedema:
Physical therapy: Do exercise regularly, helps in maintaining healthy body weight
Time for Treatment of Pulmonary Oedema
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Pulmonary Oedema to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
More than 1 year
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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