Journal article
Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum in Non-Asthmatic Children with Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Subcutaneous emphysema can result from rupture of the respiratory or gastrointestinal systems, commonly occurring after trauma or surgery, as well as from rupture of alveoli as pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum with subcutaneous emphysema is rare in children without chest or neck trauma. Here, we report 2 cases of spontaneous pneumomediastinum with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.
CASE REPORT: The …
Authors
Anantasit N; Manuyakorn W; Anantasit N; Choong K; Preuthipan A
Journal
American Journal of Case Reports, Vol. 16, , pp. 648–651
Publisher
International Scientific Information
DOI
10.12659/ajcr.894884
ISSN
1507-6164