More rare causes include multiple sclerosis, brain tumour, encephalitis, cervical spine injury and ischemic stroke.1, 2 The exact pathophysiology of neurogenic pulmonary edema is unclear, but it ...

Pulmonary edema means you have fluid building up in your lungs. Learn more about the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pulmonary edema.

In “COVID-19 Lung Injury and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema: A False Equation with Dangerous Implications,” the authors urge clinicians to rely on scientific evidence to guide treatment.

Symptoms of re-expansion pulmonary edema include chest discomfort, persistent severe cough, production of frothy sputum and dyspnea. The onset of symptoms is usually within 24 hours, with 64% of ...

It’s also known as lung congestion, lung water, and pulmonary congestion. When pulmonary edema occurs, the body struggles to get enough oxygen, and you may experience shortness of breath or ...

COVID-19 Lung Injury and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema: A False Equation with Dangerous Implications. Annals of the American Thoracic Society , 2020; DOI: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.202004-327FR Cite This ...

A 62-year-old man presents with a three-day history of progressive dyspnea, nonproductive cough, and low-grade fever. His blood pressure is 100/60 mm Hg, his heart rate 110 beats per minute, his te ...

Pulmonary edema, a buildup of fluid in the lungs that can be fatal, presents a 125-year-old medical puzzle—one that has now been solved by researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) and ...

Case Report: Fulminant Unilateral Pulmonary Edema After Insertion of a Chest Tube: a Complication After a Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax Introduction: The insertion of a chest tube in cases of ...

High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a serious lung condition that may develop when you’re at high altitudes. Pulmonary edema is when fluid builds up in your lungs. In the case of HAPE, lower ...