1998
DOI: 10.1016/s0034-5687(98)00006-1
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Inflammatory cytokines in BAL fluid and pulmonary hemodynamics in high-altitude pulmonary edema

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“…Chest radiographs and computed tomography scans in symptomatic HAPE (figure 2) show a patchy peripheral and nodular distribution of oedema [54]. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) shows a protein-rich exudate and mild alveolar haemorrhage, which initially is noninflammatory, but may progress after several days to a more inflammatory picture, as discussed later [55][56][57]. Echocardiographic and pulmonary artery catheterisation studies at high altitude show marked pulmonary hypertension [58][59][60].…”
Section: Hapementioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Chest radiographs and computed tomography scans in symptomatic HAPE (figure 2) show a patchy peripheral and nodular distribution of oedema [54]. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) shows a protein-rich exudate and mild alveolar haemorrhage, which initially is noninflammatory, but may progress after several days to a more inflammatory picture, as discussed later [55][56][57]. Echocardiographic and pulmonary artery catheterisation studies at high altitude show marked pulmonary hypertension [58][59][60].…”
Section: Hapementioning
confidence: 99%
“…The first measurements of alveolar lavage fluid in mountaineers [55,57] were obtained in those with established HAPE. In addition to the high protein concentrations, some, but not all cases had significant neutrophilia and elevations of pro-inflammatory cytokines and neutrophil chemotactic factors.…”
Section: Inflammationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Teleradiography shows diffuse alveolar images unevenly distributed 19,38,45 . The alveolar fluid is rich in proteins and inflammatory mediators 33,45,52,53 .…”
Section: Diseases Of Altitudementioning
confidence: 99%
“…However it is difficult to separate these effects from those of the anorexia that is induced by high altitude, the generally increased levels of physical exertion of people in field exercises at high altitude, and the extremes of temperature experienced at high altitude. Japanese investigators studying the mechanism of high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) report significant elevations in many parameters of immune function, including IL-lß, IL-6 and 8, TNF-ct, IL-1 receptor agonist, total WBC count, neutrophils, macrophages, lymphocytes, and a number of proteins (Kubo et al, 1998). These changes are believed to be associated with the early stage of HAPE and possibly with pulmonary hypertension; however it is not clear how the ability of the immune system to respond to infectious agents is affected.…”
Section: Exposure To High Altitudementioning
confidence: 99%