Question 1

could a very large saddle pulmonary embolism cause permanent lung damages a i'm still quite breathless after nearly 3 months of bein diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Embolism: Saddle embolism can be fatal, if there was a lot of damages done to lung symptoms  may persist.

Question 2

what are the warning signs of a pulmonary embolism (pe or blood clot in the lung)?

Accepted Answer

Various: The usual warning signs of a pulmonary embolism (pe) include tachycardia (fast heart rate), dyspnea (shortness of breath), chest pain which can be pleuritic (ie hurts when you take a deep breath), fainting (known as syncope) and cyanosis (blue discoloration of the lips or nailbeds).

Question 3

when pulmonary embolism happens in the lungs, what makes it so fatal?

Accepted Answer

Several things: A massive pulmonary embolus will essentially block most of the blood flow from the right ventricle to the lungs, preventing blood from getting oxygenated while putting a huge strain on the right ventricle. Since blood is then blocked from getting to the left side of the heart, systemic blood pressure severely drops along with oxygen delivery and things rapidly go down the tubes.

Question 4

what is the difference between septic embolisms in the lungs and a pulmonary embolism?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: Emboli are stuff (most commonly clots) that move from somewhere to somewhere else down a blood vessel, in this case from clots in veins of the body, down to the heart, and through its right side to the lungs, where they can block blood flow to these organs.  Septic emboli are stuff that also has bacteria inside, and therefore can cause further infection in the lungs, and even greater damage.

Question 5

two pulmonary embolism same right lung 20 yrs apart. any damage...or whatever... to be concerned with. ?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulant : I think you should discuss long term anti coagulation  with a lung specialist.

Question 6

once person completely recovers from pulmonary embolism and mild pneumonia(caused by infected injection area) is there a chance that lungs stay permanently damaged and puts the person at higher risk of covid complications?

Accepted Answer

Pre COVID: If the patient has pre existing lung disease prior to the COVID 19 pandemic, they are at increased risk for complications. The milder the pre existing condition, the less likely they are to develop serious complications. Avoid contacts, social distancing and a flu vaccine is recommended.

Question 7

how would you know if you had an infection or pulmonary embolism in the lung?

Accepted Answer

CTA: A Cat scan is the best and most reliable way to make the diagnosis.

Question 8

is a lung recovering from pulmonary embolism more susceptible to pneumonia from a cold or flu?

Accepted Answer

No: But measures will have to be taken to reduce the risk for another pulmonary embolism.

Question 9

if pulmonary embolism gave me lung necrosis and i have pneumonia or absess, how do they treat it?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive: antibiotic therapy based on lung snd sputum cultures.

Question 10

what to do if i recently had a chest x-ray to look at my lungs. would a pulmonary embolism have shown up?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: There are some secondary x-ray signs but usually ct scan or v/q scans are necessary to detect pulmonary clots.
Plain chest x-ray  can suggest an area with decreased lung markings, density of infarct, or peripheral lung contour abnormalities.

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Could a very large saddle pulmonary embolism cause permanent lung damages a i'm still quite breathless after nearly 3 months of bein diagnosed?

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What are the warning signs of a pulmonary embolism (pe or blood clot in the lung)?

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When pulmonary embolism happens in the lungs, what makes it so fatal?

A member asked:

What is the difference between septic embolisms in the lungs and a pulmonary embolism?

A member asked:

Two pulmonary embolism same right lung 20 yrs apart. any damage...or whatever... to be concerned with. ?

A member asked:

Once person completely recovers from pulmonary embolism and mild pneumonia(caused by infected injection area) is there a chance that lungs stay permanently damaged and puts the person at higher risk of covid complications?

A member asked:

How would you know if you had an infection or pulmonary embolism in the lung?

A member asked:

Is a lung recovering from pulmonary embolism more susceptible to pneumonia from a cold or flu?

A member asked:

If pulmonary embolism gave me lung necrosis and i have pneumonia or absess, how do they treat it?

A member asked:

What to do if i recently had a chest x-ray to look at my lungs. would a pulmonary embolism have shown up?

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