Pneumomediastinum

Case contributed by Ahmed Elowaidy
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Asthma and cough.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female

Chest x-ray

x-ray

Streaks of mediastinal air in keeping with pneumomediastinum.

Case Discussion

Asthma and cough may predispose to pneumomediastinum. 

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