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A lung embolism occurs when a dislodged blood clot (thrombosis; usually from the leg) moves through the blood stream to the lungs.
A lung embolism occurs when a dislodged blood clot (thrombosis; usually from the leg) moves through the blood stream to the lungs. Here, the blood clot gets caught in an artery and blocks the flow of blood to the lungs. This causes shortness of breath and pain when breathing and coughing. The most common treatment is to try and dissolve the blood clot with medication; more rarely, an operation is needed.
Small lung embolisms can remain unnoticed. Bigger embolisms can cause the following symptoms:
These risk factors refer to the development of a venous thrombosis.
The following tips can help prevent venous thrombosis (most common cause):
Lung embolism
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