Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema following hydrochlorothiazide ingestion

Ann Emerg Med. 1987 Aug;16(8):901-3. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(87)80531-0.

Abstract

A 57-year-old woman presented in severe respiratory distress 30 minutes after ingesting hydrochlorothiazide. Pulmonary edema was evident clinically and radiographically. A noncardiogenic etiology was suggested by the lack of jugular venous distention, S3 gallop, or pedal edema, and the presence of a normal cardiac silhouette on chest radiograph. The patient's pulmonary edema remitted with supportive therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Emergencies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrochlorothiazide / adverse effects*
  • Hypertension / drug therapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Pulmonary Edema / chemically induced*
  • Pulmonary Edema / therapy
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Hydrochlorothiazide