Nocturia during steroid therapy.

Abstract

Correspondence MBITALIOL and irregular mottled opacities showed in the chest x-ray. Treatment was started with oxygen and bronchotracheal lavage, followed immediately by intermittent positive pressure ventilation with oxygen-enriched air via an oral cuffed Flotex tube. This was followed by antibiotics, bronchodilator drugs, and steroids; the patient was controlled by relaxants and sedatives. Intravenous Intralipid and Aminosol-Fructose-Ethanol was given. On the ninth day of continuous intermittent positive pressure ventilation she developed pitting oedema of the face and extremities. Ascites was present with typical signs of everted umbilicus, shifting dullness, and fluid thrill. Biochemical findings revealed that her serum protein, serum electrolytes, and serum osmolarity were within normal limits. She had a normal