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Spontaneous Pneumothorax Risk Factors
Spontaneous pneumothorax is a collection of air or gas in the chest that causes the lung to collapse. Spontaneous means there is notraumatic injury to the chest or lung.
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Alternative Names
Lung collapse - spontaneous
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
There are two types of spontaneous pneumothorax:
- Primary spontaneous pneumothorax
- Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax
Primary spontaneous pneumothorax occurs in people withoutlung...
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Spontaneous pneumothorax
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lung collapse - spontaneous Prevention Stopping smoking will decrease the risk of developing severe lung disease that may lead ... Read more »
Pneumothorax
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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 »
Spontaneous pneumothorax
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lung collapse - spontaneous Treatment The objective of treatment is to remove the air from around the lungs, allowing the lung ... Read more »
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 »
Pneumothorax
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Most cases of collapsed lung cannot be prevented. Quitting smoking can reduce your risk of developing the types of lung disease associated... Read more »
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