* Management of hypertension is likely to be important for hypertensive athletes. ACE inhibitors (particularly angiotensin II receptor antagonists) may be effective antihypertensive medications in this setting given their effect on diastolic relaxation, but rationale is theoretical and evidence of<unk> -related benefit is anecdotal. * Avoidance of excessive pre-swim hydration is advisable * Nifedipine or sildenafil could theoretically be beneficial due to their ability to modify<unk>  artery pressure, but any use for<unk>  is investigational and these agents are not approved for this use.
Swimming-induced pulmonary edema
Decompression sickness
Toxic shock syndrome
Culture-bound syndrome
Occult pneumonia
Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
Ehrlichiosis ewingii infection
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome