Table 2. Precipitating factors that may have led to the development of Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum
From: Spontaneous primary pneumomediastinum: is it always benign?
Precipitating factor | Frequency |
|---|---|
Athletics activities | 45 (13.3) |
Cough | 44 (13) |
Snorting | 19 (5.6) |
Labor | 4 (1.2) |
Sneezing | 4 (1.2) |
Sever reaching/vomiting | 21 (6.2) |
Sex | 1 (1.6%) |
Total | 138 (40.7) |