Recurrent spontaneous pneumothoraces and vaping in an 18-year-old man: a case report and review of the literature

Recurrent spontaneous pneumothoraces and vaping in an 18-year-old man: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Primary spontaneous pneumothorax is a common disorder occurring in young adults without underlying lung disease. Although tobacco smoking is a well-documented risk factor for spontaneous pneumothorax, an association between electronic cigarette use (that is, vaping) and spontaneo...

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Main Authors: Alex Bonilla, Alexander J. Blair, Suliman M. Alamro, Rebecca A. Ward, Michael B. Feldman, Richard A. Dutko, Theodora K. Karagounis, Adam L. Johnson, Erik E. Folch, Jatin M. Vyas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Pulmonary disease
Vaping
Electronic cigarettes
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-019-2215-4

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