Pulmonary edema, also known as pulmonary congestion, is excessive fluid accumulation in the tissue or air spaces of the lungs. This leads to impaired gas exchange, most often leading to shortness of breath, which can progress to hypoxemia and respiratory failure. Pulmonary edema has multiple causes and is traditionally classified as cardiogenic or noncardiogenic.
Facts
Classification
ICD-10 ChapterX: Diseases of the Respiratory System 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Connections
Treated By
Oxygen therapy is standard supportive treatment for pulmonary edema.
Sources
1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter X
Diseases of the respiratory system
- Non-infectious classification
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