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Pneumothorax Treatment Options
Prevention
Most cases of collapsed lung cannot be prevented. Quitting smoking can reduce your risk of developing the types of lung disease associated with this problem. Wearing your seat belt in the car and avoiding other activities that put you at risk of chest injuries can help you to avoid a collapsed lung caused by trauma.
Treatment
A collapsed lung can be treated in several different ways. Your doctor will choose the right treatment based on several factors, including the size and location...
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Pneumothorax
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Pneumothorax is a collection of air or gas in the pleural space of the lung, causing the lung to collapse. Pneumothorax may be the result of an open... Read more »
Treatment Options for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Goals of Treatment for Thoracic Outlet SyndromeThe objectives of treatment for patients with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) include: Relieve and... Read more »
Pneumothorax
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Air around the lung; Air outside the lung; Pneumothorax; Spontaneous pneumothoraxTreatmentA small pneumothorax may go away on its own. You may only... Read more »
Traumatic pneumothorax
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Collapsed lung Treatment The goal of treatment is to remove the air from the pleural space, allowing the lung to re-expand. Small... Read more »
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