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Acute interstitial pneumonia triggered by strenuous exercise.

Frosina Markoska¹, David Lestan¹, Matjaz Turel¹

¹Department of Pulmonary Diseases, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloska cesta 2, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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Acute interstitial pneumonia (AIP), a severe lung disease, can occur after strenuous exercise. This case shows successful treatment with corticosteroids and mycophenolate mofetil, offering hope for recovery.

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Acute interstitial pneumonia Exercise Methylprednisolone Mycophenolate mofetil

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Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Critical Care Medicine
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia

Background:

Acute interstitial pneumonia (AIP) is a rare, severe idiopathic interstitial lung disease with a poor prognosis.
Treatment is mainly supportive, focusing on oxygenation and mechanical ventilation.
Long-term survival is possible following recovery from AIP.

Observation:

A previously healthy 48-year-old female presented with acute shortness of breath and respiratory failure.
Symptoms began three days after completing a half-marathon.
Infectious causes and connective-tissue diseases were excluded.

Findings:

A presumptive diagnosis of AIP was established based on clinical presentation and radiological findings.
The patient received high-dose corticosteroids and mycophenolate mofetil.
Successful treatment led to recovery from AIP.

Implications:

This case highlights a potential trigger for AIP in previously healthy individuals.
Early diagnosis and combined immunosuppressive therapy may improve outcomes in AIP.
Further research into exercise-induced AIP and optimal treatment strategies is warranted.