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7 possible causes of 'Frothy sputum'
Click to view article 1. Heart failure
Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is a life-threatening condition in which the heart can n...

Symptoms:

  • Night sweats
  • Low blood pressure
  • Neck vein distention
  • Lightheadedness
  • Frothy sputum
2. Seizures
A seizure is the physical findings or changes in behavior that occur after an episode of abnormal electrical ...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Black and blue marks
  • Irregular eye movements
  • Muscle rigidity
  • Irregular breathing
  • Frothy sputum
Click to view article 3. Hypertensive heart disease
Hypertensive heart disease refers to coronary artery disease, heart failure, and enlargement of the heart tha...

Symptoms:

  • General weakness
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Heart rate altered
  • Frothy sputum
Click to view article 4. Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary edema is an abnormal build up of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs, which leads to shortness of br...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Blood tinged sputum
  • Increase in blood pressure
  • Peripheral cyanosis
  • Coughing up blood
  • Frothy sputum
Click to view article 5. Near drowning
"Near drowning" means a person almost died from not being able to breathe(suffocating) under water.If a perso...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Frothy sputum
  • Choking sensation
  • Choking
  • Gasping for breath
Click to view article 6. Acute mountain sickness
Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect mountain climbers, hikers, skiers, or travelers at high...

Symptoms:

  • Blood tinged sputum
  • Tired
  • Early awakening
  • Loss of appetite
  • Frothy sputum
Click to view article 7. Plague
Plague is a severe and potentially deadly bacterial infection.Bubonic plague; Pneumonic plague; Septicemic pl...

Symptoms:

  • Nausea
  • Blood tinged sputum
  • Feels hot to touch
  • Diarrhea
  • Frothy sputum
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