Pulmonary Edema
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Fluid in the lung is a general expression to describe the abnormal buildup of fluid in the lungs or in the space that surrounds them, which makes breathing difficult. It may correspond to a pleural effusion or to pulmonary edema.
Common symptoms: shortness of breath that worsens when lying down, rapid breathing, cough, a feeling of tightness in the chest, and fatigue.
Common causes: heart problems, infections, diseases of the lungs or of other organs.
Which specialist treats it? The pulmonologist studies respiratory conditions and, depending on the origin, the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon may get involved. Recently developed difficulty breathing warrants a prompt medical evaluation to identify its cause.
Data on 70 doctors who treat pulmonary edema
Which specialist treats pulmonary edema?
Fluid in the lung (pleural effusion) is treated by a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon or a pulmonologist, specialists in lung conditions. You can also find a female pulmonologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pulmonary edema
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Erika Salinas Lezama
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Frequently asked questions
What is pulmonary edema?
Fluid in the lung is a general expression to describe the abnormal buildup of fluid in the lungs or in the space that surrounds them, which makes breathing difficult. It may correspond to a pleural effusion or to pulmonary edema.
Which doctor treats pulmonary edema?
Fluid in the lung (pleural effusion) is treated by a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon or a pulmonologist, specialists in lung conditions. You can also find a female pulmonologist.