Three rare presentations of high-altitude pulmonary edema at a high-altitude clinic in the Everest region (4371 m): A case series

Abstract

Diagnosis of HAPE can be challenging when the presentation deviates from usual natural history. Point of care ultrasonography serves as a great diagnostic tool in such settings. An umbrella treatment could be beneficial during such scenarios.

Keywords: case series; delayed onset HAPE; early‐onset HAPE; resource‐limited settings; unilateral HAPE.