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==Background==
*Negative-pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE) ithat occurs after a patient makes strong inspiratory effort against a blocked airway. The negative pressure causes hydrostatic edema that can be life-threatening if not but minimized if treated early, usually resolves after 24-48 hours. 
*Patients have and airway obstructive process either from an allergy, laryngospasm, trauma, and commonly in the case of [[hangings]].

==Clinical Features==


==Differential Diagnosis==


==Evaluation==


==Management==
*Remove any obstructive processes
*I[[ntubation]] is often required
*Positive pressure ventilation
*Patients with severe pulmonary edema that do not respond to standard ventilator strategies may require proning or even [[ECMO]]

==Disposition==
*Admission for continued monitoring often if not always in the ICU

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[[Category:Pulmonary]]