What Is Pulmonary Edema?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Shortness of Breath
The main symptom of pulmonary edema is that the patient will find it difficult to breathe. This can happen at rest, but is likely to get worse when they are active. It can also get worse when the patient lays down. The symptom can also leave the patient wheezing as they are gasping for breath.
When laying down, some patients explain the condition as a feeling that they are drowning or suffocating. Some will also have a cough that produces sputum, and blood might also be present in the sputum. In any instance of severe breathing difficulties, medical assistance should be sought.
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