Hi, I%E2%80%99m A Chronic Bronchiectasis And Had Lower Lobe Lobectomy.

Posted on Thu, 16 May 2019

Question: Hi,

I%E2%80%99m a chronic Bronchiectasis and had lower lobe lobectomy. my mucus always has Pseudomonas aeruginosa with multidrug resistant.

My question: is pneumomediastinum serious if I have Bronchiectasis? should it be treated or no?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It depends on the quantity of the air

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in HCM

I can understand your concern

Pneumomediastinum is not a common finding in patients with bronchectasia .It might happen in those with severe forms of it such as saccular bronchectasia and when there is a fistula in the airways.If it is a small pneumomediastinum than no worries we don't recommend something specific
If there is compromised the saturation than oxygen is needed.

Nevertheless it would be better for me to see the chest x-ray in order I can help you better and correctly regarding your concern.

Hope to have been helpful

Regards

Dr Jolanda

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