The standard treatment for a pneumothorax involves a course of intravenous antibiotics. Some cases also require prophylactic antibiotics and even intercostal nerve blocks to help patients be more comfortable.

There are risks when talc powder is used for the treatment of pneumothorax. Although there are risks, using talk powder is easier on the patient than a pleurx catheter.

Clive Riviere has written:

'The pneumothorax treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Surgery, Artificial Pneumothorax, Pulmonary Tuberculosis

There are four types of pneumothorax. The types are: traumatic pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax, primary spontaneous pneumothorax, and secondary spontaneous pneumothorax.

The life expectancy for a pneumothorax depends on various factors, such as the underlying cause and the severity of the condition. With prompt medical treatment, most individuals with a pneumothorax can recover fully and have a normal life expectancy. However, untreated or severe cases of pneumothorax can be life-threatening.