Question 1

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 2

why does only left-sided heart failure cause pulmonary edema?

Accepted Answer

Backup: Failure of either heart is akin to an accident on the highway. The traffic will backup on the road segments ahead of the accident. In left heart failure, the lungs are the segment of "road" immediately preceding the failed heart. In right heart failure, the liver is immediately upstream, and the lungs are in fact downstream.

Question 3

could it be pulmonary edema? i have much of the symptoms but im only 29 so hesitant to check out.

Accepted Answer

Require further eval: The common reason for the pulmonary edema is congested heart failure. The typical symptoms including shortness of breath ,especially when you are laying flat or exertion, legs edema, and other nonspecific symptoms include cough, fatigue, palpitation. However a lot of respiratory disease may mimic pulmonary edema, which to confirm require further evaluation include chest x-ray /Echocardiogram

Question 4

could i need cpap if i have pulmonary edema?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pulmonary edema caused by congestive heart failure gets better quicker with cpap. In other cases it is used to minimize the need for life support with a breathing tube.

Question 5

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 6

could pulmonary edema be life threatening just by itself?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the pulmonary edema is very severe the increased stiffness of the lungs ( which become log water logged sponges) and the fact that the air sacs are filled with fluid can cause respiratory failure.  Depending on factors such as if the underlying cause can be corrected and how easy it is to support the patient temporarily with a mechanical ventilator, it may or may not be fatal.

Question 7

could inhalation of chlorine gas cause pulmonary edema?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Typically happens upon exposure to chlorinated bleach fumes. The reaction in the lungs can range from mild to severe requiring life support. More likely to happen in asthmatics. Best is to avoid using chlorinated products, or use in well ventilated areas, preferably wear a mask.

Question 8

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 9

what is bilateral pulmonary edema?

Accepted Answer

Meaning....: This means that there is fluid in both lungs. Congestive heart failure can lead to a fluid build up in both lungs but there are many other etiologies depending on the age of the patient as well as medical history. Your doctor will have more clinical information to make a more precise diagnosis as well as treatment. Good luck!

Question 10

how to get relapse of pulmonary edema?

Accepted Answer

Not always the heart: Pulmonary edema is a term indicating fluid in the lungs. It can be cardiogenic ie heart failure or noncardiogenic. Causes of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema include pneumonia, autoimmune, cancer, etc. The key to preventing recurrances is to evaluate the cause and treat it.

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