Agustin Michael, David Gabriel, Kang Ji Yeong, Teerasukjinda Ornusa
Guam Regional Medical City, 133 Route 3, Dededo, Guam, USA 96929.
Case Rep Pulmonol. 2020 Mar 7;2020:7538748. doi: 10.1155/2020/7538748. eCollection 2020.
Methamphetamines are commonly abused drugs for their stimulant and euphoric effects. Inhaled and intravenous use may cause damage to the respiratory system. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a condition where changes in intrathoracic pressure leads to alveolar rupture and dissection of air along the tracheobronchial tree. Massive subcutaneous emphysema may result from pneumomediastinum which may compromise the central airway. In this case report, we present an unusual case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum and severe subcutaneous emphysema following inhalation of methamphetamine. This case emphasizes the rising concern on the acute respiratory complications of methamphetamine use.
甲基苯丙胺因其兴奋和欣快作用而成为常见的滥用药物。吸入和静脉使用可能会对呼吸系统造成损害。自发性纵隔气肿是一种由于胸腔内压力变化导致肺泡破裂以及空气沿气管支气管树扩散的病症。纵隔气肿可能导致大量皮下气肿，进而可能危及中央气道。在本病例报告中，我们呈现了一例吸入甲基苯丙胺后发生自发性纵隔气肿和严重皮下气肿的罕见病例。该病例凸显了对使用甲基苯丙胺所致急性呼吸并发症日益增加的关注。
