10 Fluid In Lungs Symptoms
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Clinical Symptoms
To diagnose fluid in the lungs, a doctor notes the outward manifestations, such as breathing problems and bluish skin, and conducts a physical examination. They may note the distension of the neck veins, since abnormalities may indicate the presence of excess fluid in the body.
When using a stethoscope to listen to the lungs, they may hear crackling sounds, and a chest X-ray may confirm the presence of fluid in the lungs. They may also check for low blood oxygen levels with pulse oximeters.6‘Pulmonary Edema.’ Penn Medicine, www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/patient-information/conditions-treated-a-to-z/pulmonary-edema
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