Pulmonary edema occurs when the fluid exchange between the blood vessels and lung tissues do not work properly, causing the lungs generating excessive liquid. It can seriously affect respiratory function and is a common cause of acute respiratory failure. If fluid stays out of the alveolar, it causes symptoms including cough, chest tightness, and rapid shallow breathing. If fluid enters the alveolar, it causes symptoms of face paleness, face blueness, severe breathing difficulties, and coughing white or pink foamy sputum. Moist rale can be heard all over the lungs. Rapid development of acute pulmonary edema is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.
How is Chronic pulmonary edema treated in practice?