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pul·mona·ry con·ges·tion

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  1. pulmonary congestionnoun

    congestion in the lungs

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  1. pulmonary congestion

    Pulmonary edema, also known as pulmonary congestion, is excessive liquid accumulation in the tissue and air spaces (usually alveoli) of the lungs. It leads to impaired gas exchange and may cause hypoxemia and respiratory failure. It is due to either failure of the left ventricle of the heart to remove oxygenated blood adequately from the pulmonary circulation (cardiogenic pulmonary edema), or an injury to the lung tissue directly or blood vessels of the lung (non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema).Treatment is focused on three aspects: firstly improving respiratory function, secondly, treating the underlying cause, and thirdly preventing further damage and assuring full recovery to the lung. Pulmonary edema, especially when sudden (acute), can lead to respiratory failure or cardiac arrest due to hypoxia. It is a cardinal feature of congestive heart failure. The term edema is from the Greek οἴδημα (oidēma, "swelling"), from οἰδέω (oidéō, "(I) swell").

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  1. pulmonary congestion

    Pulmonary congestion is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fluid in the lungs, specifically in the alveoli (tiny air sacs). This leads to impaired gas exchange, often causing difficulty in breathing. It is usually a symptom of heart conditions such as heart failure, valvular diseases, or other circulatory system issues.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pulmonary congestion in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pulmonary congestion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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