A Case Study: Pulmonary Edema

S. Kavitha

Abstract: Pulmonary edema is a condition, that caused by too much amount of fluid in the lungs. The fluid collects in the alveoli sacs in the lungs, it very difficult to inhale and exhale. In most cases, cardiac condition associated with pulmonary edema. But fluid can collect in the lungs for many other reasons for example pneumonia, contact with certain toxic drugs and aspiration. Pulmonary edema is a emergency condition that needs immediate medical care to the patient.

Keywords: edema, parenchyma, extravascular, hypoxia, cardiogenic, non-cardiogenic