title: [Pneumothorax due to drug inhalation].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Respiratorios, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Herrejón Silvestre
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Blanquer Olivas
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Simo Mompo
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ruiz Montalt
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Núñez Sánchez
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Chiner Vives
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D003042:Cocaine
vernacular_title: Neumotórax por inhalación de drogas.