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J R Coll Physicians Edinb. 2019 Dec;49(4):298-300. doi: 10.4997/JRCPE.2019.409. [h=1]Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in H1N1 infection: uncommon complication of a common infection.[/h]
Chekkoth SM[SUP]1[/SUP], Supreeth RN[SUP]2[/SUP], Valsala N[SUP]1[/SUP], Kumar P[SUP]1[/SUP], Raja RS[SUP]1[/SUP].
[h=3]Author information[/h] 1 Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, India. 2 C/o M.N Ramesh, 30-276/14/21&22, Dwarakamayee Colony, Old Safilguda, Secunderabad - 500056, Telangana state, India, supreeth22@gmail.com.
[h=3]Abstract[/h] H1N1 viral infection leads to complications, such as pneumonia, respiratory failure, myocarditis and encephalitis. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is an extremely rare consequence of H1N1 infection and such cases have been sparsely reported. SPM is identified only by a careful clinical examination and obtaining a timely roentgenogram. We report a case of a young male admitted with H1N1 infection complicated by pneumomediastinum. He was treated successfully with oseltamivir, high-flow oxygen and prompt care in the intensive care unit.
[h=4]KEYWORDS:[/h] H1N1 influenza; acute severe asthma; respiratory infections; spontaneous pneumomediastinum; subcutaneous emphysema
PMID: 31808456 DOI: 10.4997/JRCPE.2019.409
Chekkoth SM[SUP]1[/SUP], Supreeth RN[SUP]2[/SUP], Valsala N[SUP]1[/SUP], Kumar P[SUP]1[/SUP], Raja RS[SUP]1[/SUP].
[h=3]Author information[/h] 1 Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, India. 2 C/o M.N Ramesh, 30-276/14/21&22, Dwarakamayee Colony, Old Safilguda, Secunderabad - 500056, Telangana state, India, supreeth22@gmail.com.
[h=3]Abstract[/h] H1N1 viral infection leads to complications, such as pneumonia, respiratory failure, myocarditis and encephalitis. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is an extremely rare consequence of H1N1 infection and such cases have been sparsely reported. SPM is identified only by a careful clinical examination and obtaining a timely roentgenogram. We report a case of a young male admitted with H1N1 infection complicated by pneumomediastinum. He was treated successfully with oseltamivir, high-flow oxygen and prompt care in the intensive care unit.
[h=4]KEYWORDS:[/h] H1N1 influenza; acute severe asthma; respiratory infections; spontaneous pneumomediastinum; subcutaneous emphysema
PMID: 31808456 DOI: 10.4997/JRCPE.2019.409