Pneumomediastinum

Case contributed by RMH Core Conditions
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Asthma attack

Patient Data

Age: 36
Gender: Male

Chest

x-ray

Pneumomediastinum tracking to the neck. No pneumothorax is identified on this study. No focal collapse or consolidation.

Case Discussion

Pneumomediastinum is a known complication of acute asthma

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