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A Pneumothorax
The major types of pneumothorax are:
Open pneumothorax results when a penetrating chest wound enables air to rush in and cause the lungs to collapse.
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Pneumothorax
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A collapsed lung, or pneumothorax, is the collection of air in the space around the lungs. This buildup of air puts pressure on the lung, so it... Read more »
Pneumothorax
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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... Read more »
Spontaneous pneumothorax
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Spontaneous pneumothorax is a collection of air or gas in the chest that causes the lung to collapse. Spontaneous means there is... Read more »
Spontaneous pneumothorax
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Lung collapse - spontaneous Prevention Stopping smoking will decrease the risk of developing severe lung disease that may lead ... Read more »
Tension pneumothorax
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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 »
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