What Is Subcutaneous Emphysema?
We are breathing air in and out all of the time, but the air will usually only remain in certain parts of the body, such as in the lungs. Sometimes, however, air might be able to leak into other parts of the body where it should not be. This is a condition known as subcutaneous emphysema.
Subcutaneous emphysema is a relatively common condition and it is, thankfully, not usually serious. It often occurs after a medical procedure or after an accident, and this means that the patient will often already be receiving treatment for other conditions anyway. It can lead to some potentially serious complications in a small number of cases, but medical professionals should be able to treat the problem relatively easily.
