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Blood Clot in Lung Symptoms
- Shortness of breath that occurs whether you are active or at rest
- Swelling of legs
- Wheezing
- Blue-tinged skin
- Sudden chest pain that worsens when taking deep breaths Cough with blood
- Elevated heart rate
- Excessive sweating
- Weak pulse
- Weakness
- Nausea and lightheadedness
- Fainting
- Swollen leg veins
Blood Clot in Lung Causes
- Clusters of blood or other material that gets jammed in the artery of the lungs.
- Air bubbles
- Tumor
- Fat that formed within the marrow of a broken bone
- Vein injury
- Poor blood flow in the veins
- Blood protein deficiencies
- Infections
- Cancer
- Obesity
- Oral contraceptives
- Blood disorders
- Prolonged inactivity
- Fractures on the hip and/or leg bone
- Surgical procedure
Treatment and Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism
- Medications such as coagulants or blood thinners and blood dissolvers
- Surgical procedures like clot removal
- Installation of vein filter in the main vein that leads from the legs to the right side of the heart.
- The use of oxygen therapy is another Pulmonary Embolism treatment.
- Pulmonary embolectomy
- Exercise regularly, if not daily at least three times a week
- Reduce weight
- Avoid sitting or standing in the same position for more than 15 minutes.
- Move your legs every now and then.
- Contract and release your butt and leg muscles frequently.
- Raise your legs using pillows or a stool when lying or sitting down.
