Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Edema in a Triathlon
Joint Authors
Yamanashi, Hirotomo
Koyamatsu, Jun
Nobuyoshi, Masaharu
Murase, Kunihiko
Maeda, Takahiro
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-07-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Family physicians have more opportunities to attend athletic competitions as medical staff at first-aid centers because of the increasing popularity of endurance sports.
Case.
A 38-year-old man who participated in a triathlon race experienced difficulty in breathing after swimming and was moved to a first-aid center.
His initial oxygen saturation was 82% and a thoracic computed tomography scan showed bilateral ground glass opacity in the peripheral lungs.
His diagnosis was noncardiogenic pulmonary edema associated with exercise or swimming: exercise-induced pulmonary edema (EIPE) or swimming-induced pulmonary edema (SIPE).
Treatment with furosemide and corticosteroid relieved his symptoms of pulmonary edema.
Discussion.
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema associated with endurance sports is not common, but knowledge about EIPE/SIPE or neurogenic pulmonary edema associated with hyponatremia, which is called Ayus-Arieff syndrome, is crucial.
Knowledge and caution for possible risk factors, such as exposure to cold water or overhydration, are essential for both medical staff and endurance athletes.
Conclusion.
To determine the presence of pulmonary edema associated with strenuous exercise, oxygen saturation should be used as a screening tool at a first-aid center.
To avoid risks for EIPE/SIPE, knowledge about these diseases is essential for medical staff and for athletes who perform extreme exercise.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yamanashi, Hirotomo& Koyamatsu, Jun& Nobuyoshi, Masaharu& Murase, Kunihiko& Maeda, Takahiro. 2015. Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Edema in a Triathlon. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yamanashi, Hirotomo…[et al.]. Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Edema in a Triathlon. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Yamanashi, Hirotomo& Koyamatsu, Jun& Nobuyoshi, Masaharu& Murase, Kunihiko& Maeda, Takahiro. Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Edema in a Triathlon. Case Reports in Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058941
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058941