Emphysema - Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Stages, Expectancy & Treatment

Air Emphysema After Dental Treatment

Yash Masrani on Instagram: ""Not every swelling is just swelling." This cat came in after a dog bite. The skin moved with every breath… and felt crackly to the touch. That’s crepitus — a key sign of subcutaneous emphysema, where air gets trapped under the skin after trauma. 🩻 X-rays can reveal the air pockets, but you can often feel it first. 🚨 This is a surgical emergency — immediate wound exploration, drainage, and supportive care are critical. Always palpate trauma wounds. That “crackle” ca