A case of recurrent swimming‐induced pulmonary edema in a triathlete: the need for awareness

This report discusses a rare case of a 55‐year‐old female triathlete who developed recurrent episodes of swimming‐induced pulmonary edema (SIPE). She had two hospital admissions with pulmonary edema after developing breathlessness while swimming, including a near‐drowning experience in an open water...

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Published inScandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports Vol. 27; no. 10; pp. 1130 - 1135
Main Authors Smith, R., Brooke, D., Kipps, C., Skaria, B., Subramaniam, V.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Denmark Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.10.2017
Subjects
Athletes
Dyspnea
Edema
Female
Humans
immersion‐induced pulmonary edema
Middle Aged
Pulmonary Edema - etiology
Sports medicine
Swimming
Swimming‐induced pulmonary edema
Triathlon
Swimming-induced pulmonary edema
immersion-induced pulmonary edema
triathlon
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Summary:This report discusses a rare case of a 55‐year‐old female triathlete who developed recurrent episodes of swimming‐induced pulmonary edema (SIPE). She had two hospital admissions with pulmonary edema after developing breathlessness while swimming, including a near‐drowning experience in an open water swim. With increasing popularity of triathlon and open water sports, this case highlights the importance of a greater awareness of SIPE among health professionals, event organizers, and athletes. This report explores the previous reported cases in triathletes and those who have suffered recurrent episodes. It is paramount that an accurate diagnosis is made as these individuals may be at an increased risk of future life‐threatening episodes.
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ISSN:0905-7188
1600-0838
DOI:10.1111/sms.12736