Pneumomediastinum secondary prevention

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Secondary Prevention

• In case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum without any complications, patients are required to be hospitalized for 24 hours for observational purposes.
• Regular follow-ups are required to avoid recurrence or development of malignant pneumomediastinum.
• Quit tobacco smoking.
• Quit recreational drug use.
• Keep medical condition, which may progress to pneumomediastinum, under control with proper medical therapy.