What is pulmonary edema?
Pulmonary edema is an abnormal buildup of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs. It typically causes shortness of breath, wheezing or gurgling, and a feeling of 'air hunger'. It is often caused by congestive heart failure but also may be the result of high altitudes, certain medications, and others.
How do members experience pulmonary edema?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pulmonary edema*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for pulmonary edema*
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Who has pulmonary edema on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 13 | |
| 50s | 14 | |
| 60s | 8 | |
| 70+ | 13 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | |
| Female | 36 |
Talk to people with pulmonary edema
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