Cough-induced bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.04.024.
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Abstract
We report an otherwise healthy man who presented with bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium, and subcutaneous emphysema induced by a bout of coughing. Although this condition is rare, most patients can be treated nonsurgically with the expectation of full recovery.
Medical subject headings
- Cough
- Pneumothorax