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==Primary Prevention== | ==Primary Prevention== | ||
High-risk population should: | |||
*Avoid strenuous physical activity | *Avoid strenuous physical activity | ||
*Avoid tobacco smoking | *Avoid tobacco smoking | ||
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*Pneumonia vaccine | *Pneumonia vaccine | ||
*Children should be vaccinated for pertussis | *Children should be vaccinated for pertussis | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Trusha Tank, M.D.[2]
Overview
The primary mode of prevention in case of pneumomediastinum is to prevent and avoid precipitating factors. Children should be completely vaccinated, medical conditions associated with pneumomediastinum should be treated aggressively. All the medical or surgical procedures that can damage the tracheobronchial tree or gastrointestinal tract should be performed under ultrasound guidance.
Primary Prevention
High-risk population should:
- Avoid strenuous physical activity
- Avoid tobacco smoking
- Avoid use of recreational drugs
- Pneumonia vaccine
- Children should be vaccinated for pertussis