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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farnaz Khalighinejad, MD [2]

Overview

The history of a patient with pulmonary edema varies according to the underlying cause. The most common symptom of pulmonary edema is shortness of breath (dyspnea). Depending on etiology, it may occur acute or has gradual onset. When pulmonary edema is due to an acute myocardial infarction chest pain is presenting symptom.

History and Symptoms

History

Patients with pulmonary edema may have a positive history of:[1]

Past medical history:

Surgical history:

Drug history:

Symptoms

Common Symptoms

Less Common Symptoms

Symptoms could be varied depending on underlying disorder including:

Acute Pulmonary Edema

Chronic Pulmonary Edema

If pulmonary edema develops gradually, there may be symptoms of fluid overload[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Ware LB, Matthay MA (2005). "Clinical practice. Acute pulmonary edema". N. Engl. J. Med. 353 (26): 2788–96. doi:10.1056/NEJMcp052699. PMID 16382065.


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