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Query: UMLS:C0034063 (pulmonary edema)
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Two cases of meningococcal meningitis complicated by pulmonary oedema are described. The pulmonary arterial wedge pressure was raised in the one case studied. Profound sympathetic over-activity may be the cause of the pulmonary oedema occurring in this situation. If this is so, adrenergic blockade would appear to be a rational approach to therapy.
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PMID:Pulmonary oedema in meningococcal meningitis. 98 Oct 96