The breathless swimmer: could this be swimming-induced pulmonary edema?
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 recurre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2018-11-01
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Series: | Sports Medicine - Open |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40798-018-0166-8 |