The Interplay Between Kidney Dysfunction and Pulmonary Edema:  The Role of Body Position

Abhilash Dung  Dung; Neha Negi; Sasanka Sekhar Pradhan

doi:10.58222/jkm.v3i2.1204

Authors

Abhilash Dung Dung Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences
Neha Negi Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences
Sasanka Sekhar Pradhan Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58222/jkm.v3i2.1204

Keywords:

Kidney Dysfunction; Patient; Pulmonary Edema

Abstract

Pulmonary edema represents a significant complication in patients with kidney dysfunction, affecting approximately 35% of individuals with advanced renal disease (Hsu et al., 2006). This comprehensive review examines the pathophysiological mechanisms connecting pulmonary edema with kidney dysfunction and evaluates how body positioning influences respiratory symptoms. Recent clinical data suggests that appropriate positioning strategies can reduce respiratory distress by up to 40% in affected patients (Huang et al., 2012), highlighting the importance of this non-invasive intervention in clinical management. Understanding these relationships is crucial for improving patient outcomes and optimizing clinical practice protocols.

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