To compare the incomparable: COVID-19 pneumonia and high-altitude disease
Giacomo Strapazzon, Matthias P. Hilty, Pierre Bouzat, Lorenza Pratali, Hermann Brugger, Simon Rauch
Abstract
<b>COVID-19 pneumonia is a viral infection; high-altitude pulmonary oedema is a non-cardiogenic oedema. Some clinicians have found the clinical features similar. It is important to clarify such misconceptions to prevent erroneous treatment strategies</b>https://bit.ly/2KOBi3F
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PneumoniaEffects of high altitude on humansSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakAltitude (triangle)Intensive care medicineDiseaseViral pneumoniaInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)VirologyOutbreakMathematicsAnatomyGeometryHigh Altitude and HypoxiaClimate Change and Health ImpactsTravel-related health issues