Open AccessA Unique Case of Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum in a Patient With COVID-19 and Influenza Coinfection
Author(s) -
Sathishkumar Ramalingam,
Harkesh Arora,
Kulothungan Gunasekaran,
Maheswari Muruganandam,
Sivakumar Nagaraju
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of investigative medicine high impact case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.247
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2324-7096
DOI - 10.1177/23247096211016228
Subject(s) - pneumomediastinum , medicine , coinfection , oseltamivir , covid-19 , coronavirus , virology , disease , virus , complication , infectious disease (medical specialty)
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is reported in patients with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) and influenza infection independently, usually associated with noninvasive and mechanical ventilation. We report a case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a patient with COVID-19 and influenza coinfection. A 58-year-old male admitted with shortness of breath, diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza infection. A computed tomography angiogram showed pneumomediastinum. He was treated conservatively with 15 L of oxygen, remdesivir, convalescent plasma, and oseltamivir. The case is being reported for its uniqueness since this is the first documented case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum in COVID-19 and influenza coinfection.