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Pneumomediastinum
Alternate Names : Mediastinal Emphysema
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Pneumomediastinum Symptoms & Signs
Pneumodemiastinum may not be accompanied by any symptoms. Usually, it causes severe chest pain below the sternum (breastbone) that may radiate to the neck or arms. The pain may be worse with breathing or swallowing.
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- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
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• Definition
• Pneumomediastinum Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Pneumomediastinum Symptoms & Signs
• Pneumomediastinum Diagnosis & Tests
• Pneumomediastinum Treatment
• Pneumomediastinum Prognosis
• Pneumomediastinum Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 2/1/2003
Reviewed By : David A. Kaufman, M.D., Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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