Conservative management of air leak syndromes as a complication of asthma exacerbation: two case reports

Abstract Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare disorder, secondary to lung over-inflation. Patients with this disorder have dyspnea, chest pain, and subcutaneous emphysema. Treatment consists of analgesia, rest, oxygen therapy, management the underlying condition. Being we present two cases exacerbated asthma complicated spontaneous emphysema as part an air leak syndrome. A 2-year-old child asthma-related pneumomediastinum, confirmed computed tomography, treated successfully conservative management, discharged on day 8. Another 16-year-old boy emphysema, 4. Our syndrome was managed treatment, satisfactory results, avoiding complications surgical managements. case reports focus topics pertinent pediatric generalist, allowing pediatrics colleagues provide improved care.