What causes a pulmonary edema?

Answer 1

Dependent swelling, meaning of any body part lower than the heart, (of any amount) has two primary causes which are linked together:

1. effect of gravity on a dependent position
2. poor venous return

Everyday people can sometimes have minor swelling, such as around the ankles after working all day. Sitting for long periods can increase swelling.

Of more serious edema (swelling), especially pitting edema (+1 to +3), the primary cause in most cases is impaired circulation, specifically poor venous return to the heart. Again, because of gravity, the legs and feet are usually affected first. Any number of conditions and diseases can cause edema to develop. Pregnancy is usually a self-limiting cause-- meaning, the edema stops after the birth of the baby. Other conditions, like Heart disease, are not self-limiting, often cause chronic edema, and usually need medication intervention or treating the underlying condition. Edema is a symptom of a condition or disease.

Answer 2

There are several causes, one is trauma which is a blunt force from outside acting on the lung tissue. This causes swelling which is the accumulation of fluid. Another is infection like pnuemonia. Another would be irritation from inhaled substances. Another is heart failure.

Answer 3

Dependent swelling, meaning of any body part lower than the heart, (of any amount) has two primary causes which are linked together:

1. effect of gravity on a dependent position
2. poor venous return

Everyday people can sometimes have minor swelling, such as around the ankles after working all day. Sitting for long periods can increase swelling.

Of more serious edema (swelling), especially pitting edema (+1 to +3), the primary cause in most cases is impaired circulation, specifically poor venous return to the heart. Again, because of gravity, the legs and feet are usually affected first. Any number of conditions and diseases can cause edema to develop. Pregnancy is usually a self-limiting cause-- meaning, the edema stops after the birth of the baby. Other conditions, like Heart disease, are not self-limiting, often cause chronic edema, and usually need medication intervention or treating the underlying condition. Edema is a symptom of a condition or disease.

Answer 4

Pulmonary edema is often caused by heart problems, such as heart failure or a heart attack, which leads to increased pressure in the blood vessels in the lungs. Other causes can include pneumonia, exposure to high altitudes, certain medications, and kidney disease.

Answer 5

There are several different causes of edema. These causes include burns, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, liver failure, pregnancy, and poor nutrition.

Answer 6

Excessive fluid retention