A Rare Case of Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema Secondary to Recreational Nitrous Oxide Inhalation

By afschroeder • August 21, 2025

Oparaugo NC, Cadavona J, Delshad SD. A Rare Case of Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema Secondary to Recreational Nitrous Oxide Inhalation. Cureus. 2025 Jul 19;17(7):e88331. doi: 10.7759/cureus.88331. PMID: 40837890; PMCID: PMC12361542.

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