What are the treatments for high-altitude pulmonary edema?
What will be an ideal response?
The treatments for high-altitude pulmonary edema include descent to lower altitude, supplemental oxygen and portable hyperbaric chamber. Nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker, may be used when descent or medical equipment and supplies are not available. Nifedipine relieves acute pulmonary edema due to its antihypertensive property which effectively reduces the pulmonary artery pressure
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