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¹Pulmonary Division, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, Raemistrasse 100, CH-8091 Zurich, Switzerland.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Pulmonology
Sports Medicine

Background:

Pulmonary oedema is a known risk in aquatic activities like swimming and scuba diving.
The physiological mechanisms underlying exercise-induced pulmonary oedema are not fully understood.
Previous cases have primarily involved swimmers and scuba divers.

Observation:

A 43-year-old highly athletic male presented with acute shortness of breath and hemoptysis.
Symptoms occurred during aqua jogging, a form of water-based exercise.
Clinical and computed tomography (CT) findings confirmed pulmonary oedema.

Findings:

The patient experienced exercise-induced pulmonary oedema during aqua jogging.
Diagnostic imaging, including CT scans, confirmed the presence of pulmonary oedema.
Echocardiography revealed no underlying cardiac abnormalities.

Implications:

This case expands the known triggers for pulmonary oedema in athletes.
Aqua jogging should be considered a potential activity associated with pulmonary oedema risk.
Further research is needed to understand the specific factors contributing to pulmonary oedema in aqua jogging.