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===High-altitude pulmonary edema symptoms === | ===High-altitude pulmonary edema symptoms === | ||
* Shortness of breath after exertion, which progresses to shortness of breath at rest | * [[Shortness of breath|Shortness]] of breath after exertion, which progresses to shortness of breath at rest | ||
* Cough | * [[Cough]] | ||
* Difficulty walking uphill, which progresses to difficulty walking on flat surfaces | * Difficulty walking uphill, which progresses to difficulty walking on flat surfaces | ||
* Fever | * [[Fever]] | ||
* | * [[Palpitation|Palpitations]] | ||
* [[Chest discomfort]] | |||
* Chest discomfort | * [[Headache|Headaches]], which may be the first symptom | ||
* Headaches, which may be the first symptom | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
History and Symptoms
Acute Pulmonary Edema
- Anxiety, restlessness
- Dyspnea
- Cough, particularly coughing up blood or bloody froth
- Excessive sweating or diaphoresis
- paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
- Grunting or gurgling sounds with breathing
- Pale or blue skin
- Blue or cyanotic lips
- Shortness of breath
- orthopnea
- Wheezing
Chronic Pulmonary Edema
If pulmonary edema develops gradually, there may be symptoms of fluid overload:
High-altitude pulmonary edema symptoms
- Shortness of breath after exertion, which progresses to shortness of breath at rest
- Cough
- Difficulty walking uphill, which progresses to difficulty walking on flat surfaces
- Fever
- Palpitations
- Chest discomfort
- Headaches, which may be the first symptom
References