These symptoms, if not treated immediately, can progress to:<\/strong><\/p>\n Symptoms of chronic, or long-term, pulmonary edema<\/strong><\/p>\n The main cause of pulmonary edema has been attributed mainly to problems with your heart but it can happen any time your lungs become invaded with any type of infection.<\/p>\n Some of the causes can include:<\/strong><\/p>\n Simply put, if your heart does not work right it is likely that you will develop pulmonary edema. Some of the heart problems that can develop and cause pulmonary edema are defective heart valves, cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, especially it if is uncontrolled or untreated, coronary artery disease, or having a history of heart attacks.<\/p>\n This is an infection of your lungs that can be caused by fungi, viruses, or bacteria. In response to the infection the air sacs in your lungs become filled with fluid and pus, impairing the oxygen flow in your lungs. This can cause problems with your breathing.<\/p>\n This is a bacterial lung infection that is severe. This disease will cause an excessive build up of the fluid around your lungs.<\/p>\n This can result from electrocution or strangulation that will reduce the blood flow to your lungs and can lead to the build up of fluid. It could also happen because of a near drowning accident.<\/p>\n If your liver is considerably damaged the excess water will accumulate in your lungs. Some of the diseases that can cause this include cirrhosis, drinking alcohol in excess, and more.<\/p>\n If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer the water retention can happen around and inside your lungs.<\/p>\n These poisonous gasses can include smoke from a fire or ammonia. They irritate your lungs<\/p>\n This can be the cause if the transfusion process is not done correctly. Approximately five out of ten transfusions cause injury to the lungs.<\/p>\n If you are going to be in high altitudes you need to make sure that you have the right equipment with you to help increase the air pressure and oxygen levels.<\/p>\n If you have too much sodium in your body and the kidney\u2019s cannot get rid of it all it can cause fluid retention.<\/p>\n The main way that your physician can diagnosis pulmonary edema is by taking a chest x-ray because if there is any water retention around or in your lungs it can be seen on the x-ray. The physician may also suspect pulmonary edema if you have a lot of swelling in your legs and ankles and do a chest x-ray to confirm the diagnosis. The physician may also do an electrocardiography to gather information about your heart to see if that is the cause.<\/p>\n The treatment that is use depends on what is causing the excessive fluid to accumulate in or around your lungs but for the treatment that is prescribed there are certain things that you must do.<\/p>\n Some of the treatments that may be used include<\/p>\n It is very important to follow the medical advice and treatment that your physician gives you to get rid of the excessive fluid in and around your lungs so you get better and do not develop more serious health problems.<\/p>\n\n
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Pulmonary Edema Causes<\/h2>\n
A heart problem<\/h3>\n
Pneumonia<\/h3>\n
Tuberculosis<\/h3>\n
Trauma<\/h3>\n
Problems with your liver<\/h3>\n
Lung cancer<\/h3>\n
Inhaling toxic gases<\/h3>\n
Blood transfusions<\/h3>\n
High altitudes<\/h3>\n
Problems with your kidneys<\/h3>\n
Diagnosis<\/h2>\n
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Pulmonary Edema Pictures<\/h2>\n
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