Open AccessSpontaneous pneumomediastinum: case report
Author(s) -
Sergio Pedrós García,
Elena Yakasova,
María Roquet-Jalmar Saus,
Nuria Gutiérrez González,
Edwin Mercedes Noboa
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of pulmonology and respiratory research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2639-9954
DOI - 10.29328/journal.jprr.1001034
Subject(s) - pneumomediastinum , medicine , pulmonology , oxygen therapy , radiological weapon , pediatrics , mediastinum , asthma , antibiotic therapy , emergency department , surgery , pneumothorax , anesthesia , antibiotics , psychiatry , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Pneumomediastinum is the presence of free air within the mediastinum. As a general rule, it occurs in the presence of underlying lung disease and if it does not exist, it is called spontaneous pneumomediastinum. We present a case of a 53 years old asthmatic patient which further investigation revealed to be consistent with spontaneous pneumomediastinum. He underwent medical treatment with relative rest, oxygen therapy, and prophylactic antibiotic therapy, in addition to his usual asthma treatment. There was a clinical and radiological improvement with complete passive reabsorption of air and the patient was discharged on the 4th day and referred to the pulmonology department for consultation. During 2 months follow-up period, there were no signs of recurrence.