Case report demonstrates unusual pneumomediastinum in a young male with vaping-associated lung injury, suggesting awareness in clinical evaluations.
Despite known health risks, the use of e-cigarettes among adolescents continues to rise. Vaping occurs when an e-cigarette or vape pen heats a liquid and produces an aerosol that is then inhaled. Excessive use of such devices may lead to inflammation of the lungs, also known as e-cigarette or vaping-use-associated lung injury (EVALI). We present an unusual case of pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema in a 27-year-old male in the setting of EVALI. Clinicians should be aware of this phenomenon when evaluating patients with a prolonged history of vaping.
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