What is SIPE and what are the risks?

Swimming induced pulmonary oedema (SIPE) is a condition that causes severe, sudden breathlessness during open water swimming. It appears to be fairly rare, but is seen more often as the popularity of open water swimming increases.

SIPE can be described as an attack of shortness of breath that is out of proportion to the effort being put in, during or immediately after swimming. 

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