Abstract

Acute dyspnea is one of the most common presentations in acute/emergency settings, and acute pulmonary edema remains a leading cause in adults resulting from either cardiogenic or non-cardiogenic etiologies. Neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE) is one of the less common forms of non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema seen in emergency departments, neurology units, or intensive care units. It usually develops rapidly following significant neurological insult seen in patients with intracranial hemorrhage, traumatic brain injuries, and epileptic seizures. It is less commonly seen after a multitude of other sudden catastrophic neurologic insults. Here, we report a case study of a 32-year-old female with a history of epilepsy since childhood who was admitted to our respiratory admission unit on two separate occasions with acute NPE and type I respiratory failure after a witnessed tonic-clonic seizure episode. Although the clinical features of NPE and the results of investigations can mimic more common cardiorespiratory conditions, an accurate and timely diagnosis is vital for the appropriate emergency management and to improve the patient's outcome.

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