[Pneumothorax due to drug inhalation].
Two cases of spontaneous pneumothorax after repeated inhalation of cocaine and forced aspiration of marijuana smoke, respectively, are presented. The absence of pneumomediastinum and associated subcutaneous emphysema in both cases is stressed. Inspiratory manipulations against resistance are assessed as potential etiological factors, although the coexistence of other pneumothorax predisposing factors seems to be necessary.
Herrejón Silvestre
A
A
Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Respiratorios, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia.
Blanquer Olivas
J
J
Simo Mompo
M
M
Ruiz Montalt
F
F
Núñez Sánchez
C
C
Chiner Vives
E
E
D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003042:Cocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008385:Marijuana Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*
D003042:Cocaine
Neumotórax por inhalación de drogas.