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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
The history of a patient with pulmonary edema varies according to the underlying cause. The most common symptom of pulmonary edema is shortness of breath(dyspnea). Depending on the cause it it may occur acutely or has gradual onset. When pulmonary edema is due to an acute myocardial infarction chest pain is common symptom.
History and Symptoms
History
Patients with pulmonary edema may have a positive history of:
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[1]
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
- ↑ Ware LB, Matthay MA (2005). "Clinical practice. Acute pulmonary edema". N. Engl. J. Med. 353 (26): 2788–96. doi:10.1056/NEJMcp052699. PMID 16382065.