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Manifestations:
Depending on the cause, pulmonary edema symptoms may appear suddenly or
develop over time.
A cough that produces frothy sputum that may be tinged with blood
Having more shortness of breath than normal when you're physically active.
Wheezing.
Fatigue.
rest
Cough
Fever
A cough that produces frothy sputum that may be tinged with blood
Chest discomfort
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Chest X-ray
Pulse oximetry
Blood tests
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Echocardiogram
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
Pulmonary artery catheterization
Cardiac catheterization
Medication/Surgical:
Giving oxygen is the first step in the treatment for pulmonary edema. You
usually receive oxygen through a face mask or nasal cannula a flexible plastic
tube with two openings that deliver oxygen to each nostril. This should ease some
of your symptoms. Your doctor will monitor your oxygen level closely. Sometimes it
may be necessary to assist your breathing with a machine such as a mechanical
ventilator.
Depending on your condition and the reason for your pulmonary edema, you may
also receive one or more of the following medications:
Blood pressure medications. If you have high blood pressure when you
develop pulmonary edema, you'll be given medications to control it. Alternatively,
if your blood pressure is too low, you're likely to be given medications to raise it.
If your pulmonary edema is caused by another condition such as a nervous system
condition, your doctor will treat the condition that is causing it and the pulmonary
edema.
Nursing Management: