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Open Access 01-12-2018 | Commentary

The breathless swimmer: could this be swimming-induced pulmonary edema?

Authors: James H. Hull, Mathew G. Wilson

Published in: Sports Medicine - Open | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Swimming-induced pulmonary edema is an infrequently encountered cause of acute respiratory distress in open-water swimmers. The condition can be challenging, with athletes often wanting answers to three main questions regarding (i) a definitive and robust diagnosis, (ii) the risk of recurrence, and (iii) what can be done to avoid recurrence. This commentary provides an overview of the best available evidence, in light of a recently published systematic review.
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Metadata
Title
The breathless swimmer: could this be swimming-induced pulmonary edema?
Authors
James H. Hull
Mathew G. Wilson
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Sports Medicine - Open / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 2199-1170
Electronic ISSN: 2198-9761
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-018-0166-8

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