Question 1

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 2

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 3

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.

Question 4

what does noncardiac pulmonary edema do?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty breathing: In non cardiogenic pulmonary edema the lungs are filled with fluid and become stiff. This means the work of breathing is increased. In addition the alveoli or tiny air sacs are filled with fluid such that gas exchange can not occur, in particular in becomes hard to get oxygen into the blood. All of this combines to produce impaired lung function and even respiratory failure.

Question 5

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 6

pulmonary edema happens as a result of what?

Accepted Answer

Heart failure: Pulmonary edema is a result of heart failure. When the heart doesn't squeeze ir doesn't relax properly, pressures in the heart can rise and cause 'water in the lungs' - pulmonary edema.

Question 7

what is the worst effect of pulmonary edema?

Accepted Answer

Death : 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. Have to be very careful with pulmonary edema.

Question 8

can you exercise if you have pulmonary edema?

Accepted Answer

: Unlikely.  A person with pulmonary edema  if usually seriously ill and would not be able to exercise.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
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Question 9

how to take care of relapse of pulmonary edema?

Accepted Answer

Doc: Need  to see pulmonologist and cardiologist

echo is useful.

Question 10

how long can a person live  with pulmonary edema?

Accepted Answer

Pulm edema: Somewhat of a difficult question. Pulmonary edema is a serious manifestation of heart failure or of serious lung injury that isn't cardiac related. Life expectancy depends on the underlying cause and whether or not the cause is readily treatable or reversible.

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