A Rare Cause of Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum: High Altitude

Abstract

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SP) is defined as presence of air within the mediastinum. SP is a rare, mild and self-limiting condition in young males. The a etiology includes sudden increase in alveolar pressure, pulmonary diseases, labor, inhalation of toxic agents and high altitude rarely.

The aim of the present article was to discuss a case who referred for dyspnea with a history of being on high altitude (1600 m) diagnosed with SP.

Keywords

• Spontaneous pneumomediastinum,high altitude,dyspnea

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