Pulmonary edema occurs when the lungs fill with fluid and the body cannot gain enough oxygen. Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Pulmonary edema means you have fluid building up in your lungs. Learn more about the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pulmonary edema.

Pulmonary edema. When fluid collects in the air sacs in your lungs, you have pulmonary edema. That makes it hard for you to breathe, and it’s worse when you lie down.

A pulmonary edema can be fatal. It will depend on the cause and how hard the lungs are affected. If the edema is significant, it will lead to lungs incapacity to oxygenate the blood.

Pulmonary edema, a critical condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs, can occur in adults and children. Here are the warning signs.

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