title: Spontaneous pneumothorax in weightlifters.
abstract: Spontaneous pneumothorax is infrequently caused by strenuous exertion. To our knowledge there has only been one case of spontaneous pneumothorax associated with weightlifting reported in the medical literature. We describe three consecutive cases of spontaneous pneumothorax associated with weightlifting. We postulate that spontaneous pneumothorax in these patients may be secondary to improper breathing techniques. It is important that physicians and weight trainers be aware of the association between weight lifting and spontaneous pneumothorax and assure that proper instruction is given to athletes who work with weights.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center, Youngstown, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Marnejon
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sarac
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Cropp
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D012008:Recurrence; D012119:Respiration; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology; D014891:Weight Lifting / Q000293:injuries*