How to treat pulmonary edema

There are several types of pulmonary edema depending on the degree of severity, the form of the disease. The most known are toxic, allergic, cardiogenic, protracted and others. Only after studying the symptoms can you begin the treatment process.

Swelling of the lung is a pathology in the body, in which the fluid flows into the pulmonary tissue and avella from the blood vessels. As a rule, the disease breaks down gas exchange in the affected organ, and significant changes begin. Lung edema can be an independent disease and the consequence of another disease (eg, myocardial infarction, mitral stenosis, hypertension and others).

The most common causes of pulmonary edema are renal failure, brain trauma, hemorrhage, overdose of certain drugs (aspirin, methadone, heroin), some viral infections, eclampsia of pregnant women and others.

To begin the correct treatment, it is necessary to investigate the body, since the disease has pronounced symptoms. First of all, dyspnea appears in a state of rest, which gradually increases with physical exertion. Also, lung edema is accompanied by a pressure in the chest and lack of air. For this reason, dizziness and weakness in the limbs often occur, so it is necessary to provide the patient with peace.

Determine the swelling of the lung can be and the appearance of a sick person. Skin becomes more pale than usual, the surface is exposed to moisture. At the initial stage dry rales appear, which is a sign of accumulation of fluid in the affected organ.

The next stage of the disease is accompanied by a sharp increase in the onset of shortness of breath, which sharply escalates into choking. Also, bright signs of the alveolar edema may be blueing of the tongue, darkening of the skin. The nervous system of the patient is strongly aroused, it embraces a sense of fear of the likelihood of a lethal outcome, etc.

Of course, in no case can you independently treat pulmonary edema in children, since this is fraught with negative consequences. Before the arrival of doctors it is necessary to provide the patient with a comfortable position, to protect him from heavy physical exertion. If possible, the patient should be supplied with oxygen (through a mask or special nasal catheter). After this, you should enter a special solution intravenously. To do this, mix glucose (250 ml), vitamin c (10 ml), strophanthin (1 ml), insulin (14 units), diphenhydramine (4 ml), furosemide (40 ml) and ensure slow drug exposure to the patient.

It should be noted that the disease can occur not only in humans. Pulmonary edema in a dog is a fairly common pathology that requires compulsory treatment. As a rule, it is preliminary necessary to determine the stage of the disease, since the severe stage requires one complex, the initial stage requires another one. General recommendations are the administration of oral or intravenous drugs that improve the outflow of fluid from the affected organ (diuretics). With sepsis, it is advisable to take a course of antibiotics that help restore lung function and eliminate the cause of the disease. With severe and pronounced hypoxia, specialists use artificial ventilation, which normalizes the person's respiratory process.

To prevent pulmonary edema, you need to lead a healthy lifestyle, which is a good prevention of many diseases. It is also advisable to avoid overdoses of drugs, heavy physical exertion, etc.