LUNG CONGESTION


Meaning of LUNG CONGESTION in English

Distention of blood vessels in the lungs and filling of the

It results from infection, {{link=hypertension">hypertension , or inadequate heart function (e.g., left-sided heart failure ). Congestion seriously impairs gas exchange, leading to breathing difficulty, bloody discharge in sputum, and bluish skin tint.

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