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Pulmonary Edema


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Alternate Names : Lung Water, Lung/Pulmonary Congestion

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Pulmonary Edema Treatment

Oxygen is given via nasal prongs or face mask. Intubation (breathing tube placed into the windpipe) and use of a breathing machine (ventilator) may be needed.

Underly causes must be rapidly identified and treated. For example, if a heart attack has caused the condition, the heart must be treated and stabilized. Medications to accelerate water excretion from the body via the urine (diuretics) are given. One common diuretic is lasix (furosemide). Other medications to strengthen the heart muscle or to relieve the pressure on the heart may also be given as needed.

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Review Date : 7/28/2002
Reviewed By : Steven Kang, M.D., Division of Cardiology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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