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2. Pulmonary edema - Wikipedia

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   Pulmonary edema (British English: oedema), also known as pulmonary congestion, is excessive fluid accumulation in the tissue or air spaces (usually alveoli) of the lungs. [1] This leads to impaired gas exchange , most often leading to shortness of breath ( dyspnea ) which can progress to hypoxemia and respiratory failure .

3. Edema - Wikipedia

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   It allows water to flow more freely and it reduces the colloidal or oncotic pressure difference by allowing protein to leave the vessel more easily. [ citation needed ] Another set of vessels known as the lymphatic system acts like an "overflow" and can return much excess fluid to the bloodstream .

4. Acute bronchitis - Wikipedia

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   Acute bronchitis, also known as a chest cold, is short-term bronchitis – inflammation of the bronchi (large and medium-sized airways) of the lungs. [2][1] The most common symptom is a cough. [1] Other symptoms include coughing up mucus, wheezing, shortness of breath, fever, and chest discomfort. [2] The infection may last from a few to ten ...

5. 4 Tips to Keep Cold and Flu Season at Bay

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   Cough into your elbow or a tissue, never your hands. Use antibacterial hand sanitizer and wipe down surfaces to minimize others' contact with your germs. Take advantage of delivery or curbside ...

6. 12 Cough Drops to Stock Up on Now for Quick Relief - AOL

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   Please note: If your cough continues for two weeks, you are having shortness of breath, chest pain, difficulty breathing, a fever, or are coughing up blood, Dr. Mehdizadeh says it’s time to see ...

7. Decongestant - Wikipedia

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   Decongestant. A decongestant, or nasal decongestant, is a type of pharmaceutical drug that is used to relieve nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract. The active ingredient in most decongestants is either pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine (the latter of which has disputed effectiveness). Intranasal corticosteroids can also be used as ...