High altitude pulmonary edema
High altitude pulmonary edema is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
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Symptoms associated with High altitude pulmonary edema
The following symptoms have been associated with High altitude pulmonary edema in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Chest pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localize...
Cough
A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation....
Dyspnea
Difficult or labored breathing. Dyspnea is a subjective feeling only the patient can rate, e.g., on a Borg sca...
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Hemoptysis
Coughing up (expectoration) of blood or blood-streaked sputum from the larynx, trachea, bronchi, or lungs....
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...
Vertigo
An abnormal sensation of spinning while the body is actually stationary....
Tests used to investigate High altitude pulmonary edema
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating High altitude pulmonary edema. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is High altitude pulmonary edema?
High altitude pulmonary edema is a health condition described in medical literature. High altitude pulmonary edema is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of High altitude pulmonary edema?
High altitude pulmonary edema is associated with 8 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Chest pain, Cough, Dyspnea, Fever, Headache, Hemoptysis. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is High altitude pulmonary edema diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with High altitude pulmonary edema include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have High altitude pulmonary edema, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.