Abstract
AbstractSpontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare disorder, secondary to lung over-inflation. Patients with this disorder have dyspnea, chest pain, and subcutaneous emphysema. Treatment consists of analgesia, rest, oxygen therapy, and management of the underlying condition. Being a rare disorder, we present two cases of exacerbated asthma complicated with spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum as part of an air leak syndrome. A 2-year-old child with asthma-related subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum, confirmed with chest computed tomography, treated successfully with conservative management, and discharged on day 8. Another 16-year-old boy with asthma-related subcutaneous emphysema, successfully treated with conservative management, and discharged on day 4. Our air leak syndrome was managed with a conservative treatment, with satisfactory results, avoiding complications of surgical managements. Our case reports focus on topics pertinent to the pediatric generalist, allowing pediatrics colleagues to provide improved care.
Funder
National University of Colombia
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC