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[Subcutaneous emphysema in status asthmaticus].
Rontgen-Blatter; Zeitschrift Fur Rontgen-Technik Und Medizinisch-Wissenschaftliche Photographie
|September 1, 1985
Summary
Rarely, asthma patients experience spontaneous air buildup in their chest tissues during severe attacks (status asthmaticus). This can lead to soft tissue emphysema and pneumomediastinum, requiring careful radiological assessment in children with asthma bronchiale.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Pediatric Medicine
- Radiology
Background:
- Spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema during asthmatic crisis is a rare clinical presentation.
- Asthmatic crisis can lead to pneumomediastinum and subsequent soft tissue emphysema.
- Understanding the pathomechanism is crucial for managing complications.