| Literature DB >> 31808456 |
Sabir Mele Chekkoth1, R N Supreeth2, Nandini Valsala1, Praveen Kumar1, Roshini Saleem Raja1.
Abstract
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.Entities:
Keywords: H1N1 influenza; acute severe asthma; respiratory infections; spontaneous pneumomediastinum; subcutaneous emphysema
Year: 2019 PMID: 31808456 DOI: 10.4997/JRCPE.2019.409
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J R Coll Physicians Edinb ISSN: 1478-2715