Question 1

is it possible that the cpap device be a cause of subcutaneous emphysema?

Accepted Answer

Yes: We have to be careful with the pressures from the CPAP in people with blebs or bullae in that it can actually cause them to pop, cause pneumothorax and yes subcutaneous emphysema, rare but can happen. Sometimes when patients fight the pressure there is also increased esophageal pressure and may actually cause rupture (boorhave's), fortunately also rare.

Question 2

hat could be the cause of getting subcutaneous emphysema randomly again?

Accepted Answer

Subcutaneous emphyse: It requires free air generally entering from lungs. Often a lung bleb ruptures putting air into the subcutaneous tissue. If it seals rapidly the source may not be obvious.

Question 3

what is subcutaneous emphysema?

Accepted Answer

Air under the skin: Subcutaneous emphysema is a medical term used to indicate a condition where pockets of air have collected underneath the skin.  This most often happens after chest surgery and frequently indicates that there has been an air leak from the lung or airways.  It will dissipate or go away when the air leak has healed or is better controlled.  This condition is temporary and not lifethreatening.

Question 4

how does someone get subcutaneous emphysema?

Accepted Answer

Air under skin: Air under the skin can be from lung or GI (eg after a trauma or surgery).

Question 5

for how long does it take for subcutaneous emphysema to be absorbed?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Small ones and immediately treated can resorb in a few hours. If the source such as pneumothorax was large or is continuing, then it may take several days or weeks.

Question 6

is chest pain and subcutaneous emphysema related?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Subcutaneous emphysema is typically a painful to touch condition, usually caused by physical trauma. Treatment is supportive as it is a self limiting condition in most cases.

Question 7

please help! what is the treatment for subcutaneous emphysema?

Accepted Answer

None: Subcutaneous emphysema is the seeping or air into the looser tissues such as the skin and the mediatinum. Treat the source and let nature take its course, it will resorb once the source is treated.

Question 8

hello i think i have subcutaneous emphysema. i had a laparoscopic done 5 days ago to have an ovarian cyst removed and have crunchy feeling under skin?

Accepted Answer

Monitor symptoms.: Let your surgeon know. As long as you do not have severe pain, fever, nausea, bleeding, the crunchiness underneath your skin will subside on its own

Question 9

what is the cause of emphysema in men?

Accepted Answer

Smoking: Smoking, smoking and smoking. Then there are genetic causes like alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency and rarely occupational exposures. In some parts of the world open pit charcoal burning can cause emphysema.

Question 10

can emphysema cause hypercapnia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: hypercapnea is more common with COPD than with emphysema and many patients have a mixture of COPD and emphysema but I have seen a few cases of hypercapnia where emphysema was the primary issue.

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Is chest pain and subcutaneous emphysema related?

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Hello i think i have subcutaneous emphysema. i had a laparoscopic done 5 days ago to have an ovarian cyst removed and have crunchy feeling under skin?

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What is the cause of emphysema in men?

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Can emphysema cause hypercapnia?

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