Hemoptysis and pulmonary edema in a scuba diver using diclofenac.
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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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Pharmacology
دوره 89 1-2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012