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. 2017 Mar-Apr;43(2):101–105. doi: 10.1590/S1806-37562016000000052

Table 2. Precipitating factors for spontaneous pneumomediastinum (N = 18).

Precipitating factor n %
Cough 9 50.0
Vomiting 2 11.1
Inhaled drug use 2 11.1
Intense exercise 1 5.6
Occupational inhalation of varnish fumes 1 5.6
Sudden increase in tobacco consumption 1 5.6
Unidentified 2 11.1