What should I do if I have pulmonary embolism and asthma?

Written by Wang Chun Mei
Pulmonology
Updated on September 13, 2024
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Pulmonary embolism is a very common type of disease clinically, and its triggering factors are numerous and complex. For such patients, the main triggering factors are usually the detachment of thrombi from the pelvic deep veins and the lower limb deep veins, leading to pulmonary artery embolism. Therefore, the clinical symptoms that appear in these patients are mainly difficulty breathing, chest tightness, chest pain, and some patients may experience coughing, coughing up blood, shortness of breath, and even wheezing. Thus, for such patients, it is first necessary to clarify the cause of the disease, and then provide the patient with oxygen, thrombolysis, anticoagulation, and other symptomatic treatments. Usually, after effective symptomatic treatment, when the embolism location is effectively controlled, the symptoms of wheezing and air blockage that the patient experiences will also be significantly improved.

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What are the symptoms when pulmonary embolism becomes severe?

Pulmonary embolism can vary in severity, with serious cases primarily causing unstable vital signs. The disease primarily arises from venous thrombi in the venous system, which travel with the venous blood back to the right heart, and then with the blood flow from the right heart back to the aorta. If the thrombus is relatively large, it can easily become lodged in the pulmonary artery, forming a pulmonary embolism. The symptoms of pulmonary embolism can range from mild to severe. Based on the patient's symptoms and vital signs, pulmonary embolism is categorized into low risk, intermediate risk, and high risk. Low and intermediate risk typically indicate that the patient's vital signs are relatively stable, with normal blood pressure, heart rate, and pulse oximetry saturation. In severe cases, patients may exhibit noticeable symptoms such as coughing up blood, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, shock, and oliguria. These represent the more severe cases of pulmonary embolism.

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Can a pulmonary embolism cold cause a fever?

Pulmonary embolism combined with a cold can indeed cause a fever, which is a relatively common occurrence. However, it typically results in a low-grade fever. Additionally, it is important to note that if pulmonary embolism is combined with pulmonary infarction, it can also lead to a fever, usually manifesting as a low-grade fever. Therefore, pulmonary embolism itself can potentially cause a fever. Furthermore, it is crucial to be aware that if pulmonary embolism leads to a fever, it should not be misdiagnosed as a common cold or pneumonia. Especially in patients with concurrent pulmonary infarction, the presence of a fever, and subpleural patchy shadows seen on chest CT can resemble the manifestations of pneumonia. Care must be taken to avoid misdiagnosis as pneumonia, which could delay treatment for the patient and potentially lead to severe consequences.

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What are the symptoms of a pulmonary embolism warning sign?

Pulmonary embolism is also very common in clinical settings, mainly seen in patients who have been bedridden for a long time, undergone various major surgeries, suffered from long bone fractures, pregnancy, etc. In the early stages of pulmonary embolism, patients generally experience varying degrees of chest pain, hemoptysis, and difficulty breathing, among others. If pulmonary embolism is suspected and the patient's condition permits, a pulmonary artery CTA scan should be immediately carried out to further confirm the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. If the pulmonary embolism has already caused circulatory disturbances, thrombolytic therapy should then be considered.

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Is it good to place a filter for pulmonary embolism or not?

Whether it is good or not to place a filter for pulmonary embolism mainly depends on the cause of the pulmonary embolism and whether there are indications for placing a filter. Generally speaking, if pulmonary embolism is caused by the formation of blood clots in the lower limbs or the inferior vena cava, placing a filter can generally be beneficial. However, not all cases of lower limb venous thrombosis require a filter. Filters are usually only used for deep or large vein thromboses that are not suitable for thrombectomy or thrombolysis treatments. If a filter is placed under other conditions, it is very likely that thrombosis will re-form on the surface of the filter, potentially leading to some recurrent pulmonary embolisms or iatrogenic pulmonary embolisms. Therefore, the decision to place a filter is complex and requires a doctor to weigh the pros and cons before deciding whether or not to proceed.

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Pulmonary embolism belongs to which department?

Pulmonary embolism mainly refers to the detachment of thrombi in the blood, leading to the obstruction of the main trunk of the pulmonary artery and its branches, causing a series of syndromes. Pulmonary embolism is an emergency in clinical practice. If the patient's circulation becomes unstable after the embolism, thrombolytic therapy should be considered. If the patient's respiratory circulation remains stable after the embolism, anticoagulation therapy can be considered. In clinical practice, pulmonary embolism is primarily diagnosed through pulmonary artery CTA examination to further clarify the diagnosis, and patients generally consult the respiratory medicine department.