Shortness of breath: Shortness of breath, cough, chest tightness, heaviness in the chest, low oxygen levels. Chest X-ray shows congestion, sometimes effusion, enlarged heart. Treatment starts with oxygen, diuretics. Determine the cause, treat accordingly. A pressure mask might help in certain circumstances to assist with breathing.
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Shortness of breath: Pulmonary edema usually manifestation exacerbation of congestive heart failure. Symptoms: shortness of breath, tachycardia, hypoxemia, edema of feet.
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