Question 1

does  pulmonary edema cause an increase in surfactant?

Accepted Answer

No: Pulmonary edema that is due to inflammation definitely decreases surfactant production. Pulmonary edema due to heart failure (hydrostatic forces) also decreases surfactant production but to a much lesser degree.

Question 2

could pulmonary edema or its cause be life threatening?

Accepted Answer

Oh yes! : Pulmonary edema is excess fluid in the lungs. It can cause difficultly with breathing, low oxygen, and may even require a ventilator. It has a whole host of causes, and they definitely can be life threatening. If it comes on slowly, it can cause trouble. If it comes on quickly, and you dont fix the underlying problem, like a heart attack for instance, then it can be fatal.

Question 3

do some otc meds cause pulmonary edema if you take too big of a dose?

Accepted Answer

In theory sure...: There are so many otc meds it's hard to narrow it down. But i can imagine a scenario if you have high blood pressure and take pseudo Ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) otc , your blood pressure could go high, enough to cause pulmonary edema.

Question 4

could forced drinking cause noncardiogenic pulmonary edema in elderlies?

Accepted Answer

No one should be : Forced to take liquids. If a patient is being assisted with oral intake, care should be taken that the right amounts are being administered fluid overload can cause CHF and pulmonary edema.

Question 5

would it be possible for pulmonary edema to cause an increase in surfactant?

Accepted Answer

No: Surfactant is almost always reduced and never increased in the pulmonary edema.

Question 6

can a person go untreated for 3 weeks with a pulmonary edema that was caused by tauma?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: It depends on the extent of the injury. Small  amounts of fluid can be effectively absorbed. If there is any respiratory compromise, the fluid can be evacuated.

Question 7

waht causes  pulmonary edema?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Anything that allows fluid to leak from the blood or lymphatics into the lung tissue and air spaces.  Infection, heart failure, sever protein malnutrition, trauma, kidney failure, etc can all do it.  Overwhelming the hydrostic equilibrium or decreasing the oncotic pressure all allow fluid to move into the lung.

Question 8

what is the worst cause of pulmonary edema?

Accepted Answer

Can't...: ...Think of any good ones: they include heart failure, altitude sickness, and exposure to airborne toxins.

Question 9

my grandmother, 72, has pulmonary edema. what causes this?  this will remain forever? thanks

Accepted Answer

CHF most common: Hi. The most common cause of pulmonary edema is congestive heart failure, although many other causes are also possible (sepsis, ARDS, etc, etc). Her physician may be able to give you specific information on her case. It may be treatable, depending on the cause. Good luck to her!

Question 10

can pulmonary edema cause hypotension?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary Edema: Yes it can.

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