Breathlessness and neck swelling after a rugby game

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is associated with poorly controlled asthma, upper respiratory tract infections, and forced Valsalva manoeuvres. 1 The condition predominantly affects teenagers and younger adults.

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Published inBMJ (Online) Vol. 356; p. j311
Main Authors Gittoes, Oliver M J, Gittoes, Neil J L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 02.02.2017
Subjects
Adolescent
Asthma
Diagnosis, Differential
Dyspnea - diagnostic imaging
Dyspnea - drug therapy
Dyspnea - etiology
Emphysema
Football - injuries
Humans
Male
Mediastinal Emphysema - diagnostic imaging
Mediastinal Emphysema - drug therapy
Mediastinal Emphysema - etiology
Neck Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Neck Injuries - drug therapy
Neck Injuries - etiology
Radiography, Thoracic
Rugby
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is associated with poorly controlled asthma, upper respiratory tract infections, and forced Valsalva manoeuvres. 1 The condition predominantly affects teenagers and younger adults.
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ISSN:0959-8138
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.j311