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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Shortness of breath is the most common symptom of pulmonary edema and is due to the failure of the lungs to provide adequate oxygen to the body
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
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