title: Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Edema in a Triathlon.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Island and Community Medicine, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Science, Goto, Nagasaki 853-8691, Japan.
authors.forename: Hirotomo
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Yamanashi
authors.affiliation: Department of Island and Community Medicine, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Science, Goto, Nagasaki 853-8691, Japan.
authors.forename: Jun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Koyamatsu
authors.affiliation: Department of Island and Community Medicine, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Science, Goto, Nagasaki 853-8691, Japan.
authors.forename: Masaharu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nobuyoshi
authors.affiliation: Goto Central Hospital, Yoshikugi, Goto, Nagasaki 853-8691, Japan.
authors.forename: Kunihiko
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Murase
authors.affiliation: Department of Island and Community Medicine, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Science, Goto, Nagasaki 853-8691, Japan.
authors.forename: Takahiro
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Maeda