Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in acute severe asthma: A case report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM), also known as mediastinal emphysema, develops as a consequence of acute severe asthma and is an uncommon entity. It is essential to recognize this complication since it must be distinguished from other potentially fatal illnesses. The purpose of presenting this case report is to highlight its importance, consider it in the differential diagnosis (d/d) of various problems resulting from acute severe asthma, and provide a detailed explanation of its management strategy.
Authors: Syeda Tasneem Begum, Mohammed Abdul Basith, Asfa Durdana, Ashfaq Hasan, Mohd Aleemuddin Naveed, Fahad Abdullah, Syed Mahmood Ahmed, S Adeeb Mujtaba Ali
Institution: Deccan College of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4417335193