Spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema as a complication of asthma in children: case report and literature review.

CONCLUSIONS: Early identification of patients at risk of SPM would avoid the high number of under-diagnosed cases. Patients should be treated not only with supportive therapy but also with measures to achieve control of the underlying cause (such as poorly controlled asthma).
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Source: Respiratory Care - August 31, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tortajada-Girbés M, Moreno-Prat M, Ainsa-Laguna D, Mas S Tags: Ther Adv Respir Dis Source Type: research