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disease > effusion > edema > acute pulmonary edema
disease > edema > acute pulmonary edema
disease > respiratory disease > lung disease > acute pulmonary edema

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acute pulmonary edema  

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  • Pulmonary edema is fluid accumulation in the tissue and air spaces of the lungs. It leads to impaired gas exchange and may cause respiratory failure. (Wikipedia)

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