📋Overview
Pulmonary edema is a medical condition characterized by excess fluid accumulation in the lungs' air sacs (alveoli), impairing gas exchange and causing breathing difficulties. It is not a legacy term but a widely used modern term. Pulmonary edema can be broadly classified into cardiogenic (due to heart problems) and non-cardiogenic types. It is a serious condition that often requires urgent medical evaluation and treatment.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0034063ICD-10-CM
J81J81.1
MeSH
D011654
SNOMED CT (US)
19242006
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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