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Could too much potassium cause pulmonary edema?
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Too much is bad: Potassium is normally found in bananas, coconut water and fresh fruits & vegetables. There are medications that "spare" potassium from being excreted. Chronic kidney disease is associated with high potassium levels. Taking potassium supplements without a doctor's supervision is life threatening in any person. It could manifest as sudden cardiac death.
Answered 10/23/2017
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No: Not usually, but if you have too much potassium due to renal failure, the volume overload from the failing kidneys can cause pulomary edema.
Answered 4/1/2013
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