Signs And Symptoms Of Tension Pneumothorax
What Is It?
A pneumothorax is commonly known as a collapsed lung. Normally, the outer surface of the lung sits next to the inner surface of the chest wall. The lung and the chest wall are covered by thin membranes called pleura. A collapsed lung occurs when air escapes from the lungs or leaks through the chest wall and enters the space between the two membranes (pleural cavity). As air builds up, it causes the nearby lung to collapse.
A collapsed lung is usually caused by an injury to the lungs...
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Tension pneumothorax
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A tension pneumothorax is a complete collapse of the lung. It occurs when air enters, but does not leave, the space around the lung (pleural space).... Read more »
Pneumothorax
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Air around the lung; Air outside the lung; Pneumothorax; Spontaneous pneumothoraxSymptomsAlmost everyone who has a collapsed lung has the following... Read more »
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Spontaneous pneumothorax
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lung collapse - spontaneous Symptoms Symptoms often begin suddenly, and may occur during rest or sleep. They can include: ... Read more »
Traumatic pneumothorax
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Collapsed lung Symptoms History of recent chest injury or high-risk procedure, plus: Chest pain ... Read more »
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