title: Simultaneous bilateral spontaneous pneumothoraces: a case of occupational asthma.
abstract: Simultaneous bilateral spontaneous pneumothoraces (SBSP) are uncommon. This report presents the case of a previously well 19-year-old man with a diagnosis of SBSP and symptoms suggestive of occupational asthma. Despite bilateral bullectomy and pleurodesis using a video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical technique, the pneumothorax reoccurred unilaterally and open surgery was performed. This case illustrates a rare condition of bilateral pneumothoraces presenting as a first presentation of occupational asthma and the issues surrounding its management.
authors.affiliation: Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: Waseem Asrar
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Curl-Roper
authors.forename: Jenifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Helm
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Houghton
mesh_terms: D059366:Asthma, Occupational / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010150:Paint / Q000633:toxicity; D018700:Pleurodesis; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012008:Recurrence; D012997:Solvents / Q000633:toxicity; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D012997:Solvents
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