Pulmonary edema refers to the fluid accumulation in the air sacs (alveoli) and lung tissues. It occurs when small blood vessels (capillaries) that surround the air sacs become damaged or leak fluid. Common causes of pulmonary edema include heart failure, pneumonia, lung conditions like acute lung injury, and high altitude cerebral edema. The currently available pulmonary edema therapeutics are diuretics, vasodilators, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and other drugs. They help ... Read more

Pulmonary edema refers to the buildup of excess fluid in the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs. The condition can result from congestive heart failure, acute lung injury, acidosis, kidney failure and may require treatments like diuretics, vasodilators, oxygen therapy and more. The global pulmonary edema therapeutics market has grown significantly over the past few years on account of the rising prevalence of various cardiac and pulmonary disorders worldwide. Conditions such as chronic ... Read more