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What a difference between edema and swelling?
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Edema ≠ Swelling: Swelling is a part and sign of the inflammation process (e.g. trauma), whereas edema is when fluid overfills the tissues (e.g. lungs). The difference may be seen when you press into the puffiness and edema remains depressed.
Answered 6/18/2018
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