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==Overview==
==Overview==
The history of a patient with pulmonary edema varies according to the underlying cause. The most common symptom of pulmonary edema is [[Shortness of breath|shortness]] of breath([[dyspnea]]). Depending on the cause it it may occur acutely or has gradual onset. When pulmonary edema is due to an acute myocardial infarction chest pain is common symptom.
The history of a patient with pulmonary edema varies according to the underlying cause. The most common symptom of pulmonary edema is [[Shortness of breath|shortness]] of breath ([[dyspnea]]). Depending on etiology, it may occur acute or has gradual onset. When pulmonary edema is due to an acute myocardial infarction chest pain is presenting symptom.
==History and Symptoms==
==History and Symptoms==


===History===
===History===
Patients with pulmonary edema may have a positive history of<ref name="pmid163820653" />.
Patients with pulmonary edema may have a positive history of:<ref name="pmid163820653" />


Past medical history:
Past medical history:
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* [[Dextropropoxyphene]]
* [[Dextropropoxyphene]]


===Acute Pulmonary Edema===
=== Symptoms ===
 
====Common Symptoms ====
* [[Dyspnea]]
* [[Orthopnea]]
* [[Cough]]
* [[Chest discomfort]]
 
==== Less Common Symptoms ====
* [[Fever]]
* [[Headache|Headaches]]
* Blue or [[cyanotic]] lips
Symptoms could be varied depending on underlying disorder including:
 
====Acute Pulmonary Edema====
*[[Anxiety]], [[restlessness]] 
*[[Anxiety]], [[restlessness]] 
*[[Dyspnea]]
*[[Dyspnea]]
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*[[Wheezing]]
*[[Wheezing]]


===Chronic Pulmonary Edema ===
====Chronic Pulmonary Edema ====
If [[pulmonary edema]] develops gradually, there may be symptoms of fluid overload<ref name="pmid163820653">{{cite journal |vauthors=Ware LB, Matthay MA |title=Clinical practice. Acute pulmonary edema |journal=N. Engl. J. Med. |volume=353 |issue=26 |pages=2788–96 |year=2005 |pmid=16382065 |doi=10.1056/NEJMcp052699 |url=}}</ref>
If [[pulmonary edema]] develops gradually, there may be symptoms of fluid overload<ref name="pmid163820653">{{cite journal |vauthors=Ware LB, Matthay MA |title=Clinical practice. Acute pulmonary edema |journal=N. Engl. J. Med. |volume=353 |issue=26 |pages=2788–96 |year=2005 |pmid=16382065 |doi=10.1056/NEJMcp052699 |url=}}</ref>
*Ankle or [[pedal edema]]  
*Ankle or [[pedal edema]]  
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*[[Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea]]  
*[[Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea]]  
*[[Weight gain|Weight]] gain  
*[[Weight gain|Weight]] gain  
===Common Symptoms ===
* [[Dyspnea]]
* [[Orthopnea]]
* [[Cough]]
* [[Chest discomfort]]
=== Less Common Symptoms ===
* [[Fever]]
* [[Headache|Headaches]]
* Blue or [[cyanotic]] lips


==References==
==References==

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Overview

The history of a patient with pulmonary edema varies according to the underlying cause. The most common symptom of pulmonary edema is shortness of breath (dyspnea). Depending on etiology, it may occur acute or has gradual onset. When pulmonary edema is due to an acute myocardial infarction chest pain is presenting symptom.

History and Symptoms

History

Patients with pulmonary edema may have a positive history of:[1]

Past medical history:

Surgical history:

Drug history:

Symptoms

Common Symptoms

Less Common Symptoms

Symptoms could be varied depending on underlying disorder including:

Acute Pulmonary Edema

Chronic Pulmonary Edema

If pulmonary edema develops gradually, there may be symptoms of fluid overload[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Ware LB, Matthay MA (2005). "Clinical practice. Acute pulmonary edema". N. Engl. J. Med. 353 (26): 2788–96. doi:10.1056/NEJMcp052699. PMID 16382065.


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