Cross-sectional study reveals a strong association between chronic kidney disease stage and pulmonary edema, indicating worsening symptoms with disease progression.
Key Points
Pulmonary edema severity increases with chronic kidney disease progression, reaching 100% in Stage 5 patients.
In Stage 5, all patients reported symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue, indicating severe disease impact.
Chest X-rays were used for evaluating pulmonary edema in patients aged 12-70 with chronic kidney disease.
Treatment needs escalated with stage, as 100% of Stage 5 patients required advanced therapies, including dialysis.