Pulmonary Edema: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate pulmonary edema:

  • Dyspnea (shortness of breath)-at first, only on exertion.
  • Rales (RG)
  • Tachypnea – accelerated breathing.
  • Central cyanosis – bluish discoloration of skin and central mucous membranes/tongue in the absence of oxygen.
  • Cough, bloody foam
  • Cold sweats