Sudden (acute) pulmonary edema refers excess fluid building up in the lungs during a short period of time. It is a medical emergency. Symptoms include extreme shortness of breath, wheezing, anxiety, a cough producing pink frothy sputum, and heart palpitation. The first step of treatment is giving oxgen through a face mask or nasal cannula. Medications include nitroglycerin, diuretics such as furosemide (Lasix), and nifedipine (Procardia), morphine, nitroprusside (Nitropress) and blood pressure drugs.
How is Sudden (acute) pulmonary edema treated in practice?