PHYSIOLOGY
PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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which symptom is not a symptom of pulmonary edema?
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cold clammy skin
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blue tinged lips
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seizures
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a rapid, irregular heart beat
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Pulmonary edema that is not caused by increased pressures in the heart is called noncardiogenic pulmonary edema. Causes of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema include: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This serious disorder occurs when the lungs suddenly fill with fluid.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sodium influx through VGSCs during seizure activity may therefore be considered as the crucial mechanism initiating the cascade leading to cerebral edema.
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