TY - JOUR PY - 1996// TI - Pneumomediastinum in a surf lifesaver JO - British journal of sports medicine A1 - Fallon, K. E. A1 - Foster, K. SP - 359 EP - 360 VL - 30 IS - 4 N2 - Pneumomediastinum is an uncommon complication of sporting activity. The case of a young asthmatic surf lifesaver is reported in which several factors are thought to have been involved in the aetiology of his condition. Treatment was expectant and a full recovery was made over a short period. This is the first reported case of pneumomediastinum occurring following training for a surf belt race.
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