Do I Have Pulmonary Edema?

Do you have difficulty breathing (shortness of breath)?

Do you have shortness of breath that worsens with activity or when lying down?

Do you wake up at night coughing or feeling breathless (feeling of suffocating or drowning) that gets better if you sit up?

Do you have a cough that produces frothy sputum that may be tinged with blood?

Do you have grunting, gurgling, or wheezing sounds with breathing?

Do you have a problems speaking in full sentences because of shortness of breath?

Do you have cold, clammy skin or bluish lips?

Do you have anxiety, restlessness or a sense of apprehension?

Do you have a rapid, irregular heartbeat (palpitations)?

Have you unintentionally gain weight in short time?

Do you have swelling in your lower extremities?

Do you get tired easily?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have pulmonary edema. Pulmonary edema is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the lungs. The lungs contain numerous small air sacs called the alveoli. When you breathe, the alveoli take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. The blood vessels in the lungs take oxygen from the alveoli and carry it to the rest of the body. However, if excess fluid from the blood vessels enters the alveoli, there will be a disturbance in the exchange of gases which further results in respiratory difficulties. In most cases, pulmonary edema is a consequence of heart problems.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that is you have pulmonary edema. Pulmonary edema is a serious medical condition that is caused by the buildup of fluid in the lungs, that is, in tiny air sacs called the alveoli. The alveoli filled with fluid cannot supply the body with sufficient amounts of oxygen, which leads to difficulty breathing. Pulmonary edema is often caused by a heart condition. If pulmonary edema is not heart related, then it can be the result of pneumonia, chest injury, exposure to high altitude or certain medications. A diagnosis is based on a physical examination, electrocardiogram, chest X-ray and blood tests.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have pulmonary edema. Pulmonary edema is a medical condition that refers to an abnormal accumulation of fluid in your lung that causes breathing difficulties. Pulmonary edema can occur suddenly (acute edema) or develop gradually over time (chronic edema).