Pneumomediastinum from a severe asthma attack.
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare complication of an asthma exacerbation characterized by chest pain, dyspnea, neck swelling, and subcutaneous emphysema. Although the condition is usually benign and treatment is primarily supportive, surgical intervention may be needed if the patient develops hemodynamic or respiratory failure.
Highline Medical Center, Burien, Washington, USA.
Taimoor
T
Hashim
Ayesha H
AH
Chaudry
Khurram
K
Ahmad
Jennifer
J
Imhoff
Rami
R
Khouzam
D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D055815:Young Adult