The most important thing to do when a patient is suffering from pulmonary edema is to raise his or her oxygen levels. A face mask placed over the mouth and nose or plastic-pronged plastic tubing in the nasal canal will help the lungs bring more oxygen into the body. In extreme cases, doctors may need to place the patient on a ventilator, a machine that breathes for the patient. If circulatory problems cause the edema, doctors can also use intravenous medication to remove some of the fluid. Prescription medication is available to keep fluid from building up in the body.

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