A bulimic may suffer with pulmonary issues because they have inhaled the contents of their own stomach.
If things become serious, one may get pneumomediastinum. This is when air is able to escape the lungs into the chest cavity. This is often referred to as Hamman's Crunch because each time a cardiac cycle is made, a crunching noise can be heard. In general, there could be many side effects because of bulimia in the respiratory system. Malnutrition being a significant effect of bulimia, can lead to severe respiratory infections. intext |
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