We read with interest the case report and discussion by Maravelli et al. on Pneumomediastinum
acquired by glass blowing (
1
). In their discussion, they mention as causes the inhalational toxic effects of cocaine
and marijuana. We would like to highlight the association of pneumomediastinum with
3,4-methylenedioxymetamphetamine (MDMA or “ecstasy”) ingestion, which has become pervasive
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