Leaky lungs - Pulmonary Edema

About this episode

Dr. Kathy Vidlock discusses the physiology and risks of pulmonary edema related to physical exertion and high altitude.

In this episode, Dr. Kathy Vidlock explores the physiology and real-world risks of pulmonary edema triggered by both intense physical exertion and high-altitude exposure. Drawing on clinical insight and wilderness medicine experience, she explains how fluid can accumulate in the lungs during extreme exercise and conditions like High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema, breaking down the underlying mechanisms in a clear and practical way. Listeners will learn how to recognize early warning signs—such as ...

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Kathy Vidlock

Topics covered

• pulmonary edema
• high-altitude exposure
• intense physical exertion
• wilderness medicine
• physiology

Keywords

• pulmonary edema
• high-altitude pulmonary edema
• fluid accumulation
• exercise risks
• early warning signs

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Organizations: AWLS

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