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Is it possible to x-ray a pulmonary edema?
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Yes: The collection of fluid in the lung called pulmonary edema will show up on a chest xray as a hazy white area in the area of the lung with the fluid. The areas are often dependent or lower areas because gravity can make the fluid collect in one place or another.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Yes,: pulmonary edema can generally be visualized on a chest xray, but the appearance is not entirely specific.
Answered 6/12/2017
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