Pneumomediastinum history and symptoms

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History and Symptoms

This condition is uncommon and may have no symptoms. However, a few common symptoms include:

• Substernal Chest Pain
• Painful breathing and swallowing
• Hamman's Sign, crunching, the clicking of heartbeat