Pulmonary Edema
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Pulmonary edema is the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, which hinders the normal exchange of air and, therefore, breathing. It can set in rapidly and represent a situation that requires prompt attention.
Common signs:
- difficulty breathing, especially when lying down
- a feeling of suffocation or shortness of breath
- cough and marked fatigue
When is it urgent? If the shortness of breath is severe or sudden, it is a situation that warrants immediate attention.
Its workup may fall to the pulmonologist, the internist, or the critical care specialist, depending on the case and its cause. Faced with significant breathing difficulty, it is not advisable to wait: seeking medical evaluation in time is the most prudent way to clarify the origin and provide follow-up.
Data on 129 doctors who treat pulmonary edema
Which specialist treats pulmonary edema?
Pulmonary edema requires care from a pulmonologist, a lung specialist who identifies the cause and provides appropriate management. A nephrologist may get involved if the cause is related to kidney function. You can book an appointment with either specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pulmonary edema
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is pulmonary edema?
Pulmonary edema is the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, which hinders the normal exchange of air and, therefore, breathing. It can set in rapidly and represent a situation that requires prompt attention.
Which doctor treats pulmonary edema?
Pulmonary edema requires care from a pulmonologist, a lung specialist who identifies the cause and provides appropriate management. A nephrologist may get involved if the cause is related to kidney function. You can book an appointment with either specialist.