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Abstract
This case highlights the rare possibility of having pneumomediastinum in patients with asthma without having other structural lung disease. This also highlights the importance of vigilant reading of the chest x-ray, including the proper inspection of the soft tissues areas.
期刊介绍:
Respirology Case Reports is an open-access online journal dedicated to the publication of original clinical case reports, case series, clinical images and clinical videos in all fields of respiratory medicine. The Journal encourages the international exchange between clinicians and researchers of experiences in diagnosing and treating uncommon diseases or diseases with unusual presentations. All manuscripts are peer-reviewed through a streamlined process that aims at providing a rapid turnaround time from submission to publication.