Hemoptysis and Pulmonary Edema in a Scuba Diver Using Diclofenac

Hemoptysis and Pulmonary Edema in a Scuba Diver Using Diclofenac

Hemoptysis and pulmonary edema associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use is a known condition, but is probably underreported. The mechanisms of induction of pulmonary toxicity are still not well understood. We describe a case of hemoptysis and dyspnea in a scuba diver who was taking di...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pharmacology 2012-01, Vol.89 (1-2), p.103-104
Hauptverfasser: Van Renterghem, Dirk, Depuydt, Charlotte
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - adverse effects
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Diclofenac - adverse effects
Diving - adverse effects
Dyspnea - chemically induced
Dyspnea - complications
Hemoptysis - chemically induced
Hemoptysis - complications
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Pharmacology
Pulmonary arteries
Pulmonary Edema - chemically induced
Pulmonary Edema - complications
Toxicity
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Zusammenfassung:Hemoptysis and pulmonary edema associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use is a known condition, but is probably underreported. The mechanisms of induction of pulmonary toxicity are still not well understood. We describe a case of hemoptysis and dyspnea in a scuba diver who was taking diclofenac.
ISSN:0031-7012
1423-0313
DOI:10.1159/000336059