High-altitude resident pulmonary edema induced by SARS-CoV-2 infection in children - A case series

Abstract

From December 2022 to January 2023, seven children aged ≤14 years and residing in an area at 2999 m without altitude change in the past month developed severe cough, dyspnea, cyanosis, and severe pulmonary lesions within 2-3 days after SARS-CoV-2 infection. They were diagnosed to have high-altitude resident pulmonary edema. They completely recovered following 4-7 days of treatment with oxygen inhalation, vasodilation, diuretics, and glucocorticoids.

Keywords

• SARS-CoV-2
• High-altitude resident
• Pulmonary edema
• Children