Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Diffuse Subcutaneous Emphysema after Methamphetamine Inhalation
Joint Authors
Agustin, Michael
David, Gabriel
Kang, Ji Yeong
Teerasukjinda, Ornusa
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-03-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Methamphetamines are commonly abused drugs for their stimulant and euphoric effects.
Inhaled and intravenous use may cause damage to the respiratory system.
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a condition where changes in intrathoracic pressure leads to alveolar rupture and dissection of air along the tracheobronchial tree.
Massive subcutaneous emphysema may result from pneumomediastinum which may compromise the central airway.
In this case report, we present an unusual case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum and severe subcutaneous emphysema following inhalation of methamphetamine.
This case emphasizes the rising concern on the acute respiratory complications of methamphetamine use.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Agustin, Michael& David, Gabriel& Kang, Ji Yeong& Teerasukjinda, Ornusa. 2020. Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Diffuse Subcutaneous Emphysema after Methamphetamine Inhalation. Case Reports in Pulmonology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151025
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Agustin, Michael…[et al.]. Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Diffuse Subcutaneous Emphysema after Methamphetamine Inhalation. Case Reports in Pulmonology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151025
American Medical Association (AMA)
Agustin, Michael& David, Gabriel& Kang, Ji Yeong& Teerasukjinda, Ornusa. Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Diffuse Subcutaneous Emphysema after Methamphetamine Inhalation. Case Reports in Pulmonology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151025
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1151025