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 143 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
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.