About Lung Collapse (Pneumothorax)
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Lung Collapse (Pneumothorax)
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Lung Collapse (Pneumothorax) InformationPneumothorax (collapsed lung) definition and facts
How is pneumothorax diagnosed?Examination of the chest with a stethoscope reveals decreased or absent breath sounds over the affected lung. The diagnosis is confirmed by chest X-ray. What are the signs and symptoms of pneumothorax?Symptoms of a pneumothorax include
What are the types of pneumothorax?A spontaneous pneumothorax, also referred to as a primary pneumothorax, occurs in the absence of a traumatic injury to the chest or a known lung disease. A secondary (also termed complicated) pneumothorax occurs due to an underlying condition. What causes pneumothorax?The lungs normally inflate by increasing the size of the chest cavity, resulting in a negative (vacuum) pressure in the pleural space (the area within the chest cavity but outside the lungs). If air enters the pleural space either by a hole in the lung or the chest wall, the pressure in the pleural space equals the pressure outside the body. Thus, the vacuum is lost and the lung collapses.Spontaneous pneumothorax is caused by a rupture of a cyst or a small sac (bleb) on the surface of the lung. Pneumothorax may also occur following an injury to the chest wall such as a fractured rib, any penetrating injury (gunshot or stabbing), surgical invasion of the chest, or may be deliberately induced in order to collapse the lung. A pneumothorax can also develop as a result of underlying lung diseases, including
What is a pneumothorax?A pneumothorax is a collection of free air in the chest outside the lung that causes the lung to collapse. What is tension pneumothorax?In some instances, the lung continues to leak air into the chest cavity and results in compression of the chest structures, including vessels that return blood to the heart. This is referred to as a tension pneumothorax and can be fatal if not treated immediately. What is the prognosis for pneumothorax?The outcome of pneumothorax depends upon the extent and type of pneumothorax.
What is the treatment for pneumothorax?
Who is at risk for pneumothorax?Spontaneous pneumothorax is more common in men. Smoking has been shown to increase the risk for spontaneous pneumothorax. |
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