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Can you have spontaneous pneumothorax if you have asbestos in you lung?
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∙ 14y ago
You can, but not because the asbestos is there. Asbestos does nothing to prevent that happening from other causes.
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What are the types of pneumothorax?
There are four types of pneumothorax. The types are: traumatic pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax, primary spontaneous pneumothorax, and secondary spontaneous pneumothorax.
What is Simple spontaneous pneumothorax?
Simple spontaneous pneumothorax is the sudden collapse of a lung without any apparent cause, such as trauma or underlying lung disease. It can lead to symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and a rapid heart rate. Treatment may include observation, supplemental oxygen, or in more severe cases, chest tube insertion or surgery to reinflate the lung.
Is it possible to develop a pneumthroax after gallbladder surgery?
Yes a pneumothorax can develop after Laparoscopic gall bladder surgery. Spontaneous pneumothorax can also happen if the person has had pre-existing lung condition after any surgery
What is an artificial pneumothorax?
An artificial pneumothorax is a medical procedure in which air is introduced into the pleural space surrounding the lungs to collapse a lung partially or completely. This procedure was historically used to treat tuberculosis and as a diagnostic tool for some lung conditions. However, it is now rarely used due to advances in medical imaging and treatments.
What is the difference between tension pneumothorax and spontaneous pneumothorax?
tracheal deviation
What is pneumothorax-?
Air in the chest (Thorax) causes the lung to collapse. This can be spontaneous or after chest injuries
Do most people recover from pneumothorax?
Most people recover fully from spontaneous pneumothorax
What does No evidence of an apical pneumothorax mean?
A pneumothorax is an abnormal collection of air in the pleural space between the lung and the ... A small spontaneous pneumothorax will typically resolve without treatment and ... Deviation of the trachea to one side and the presence of raised jugular venous pressure (distended neck veins) are not reliable as clinical signs.
What has the author James J Waring written?
James J. Waring has written: 'Spontaneous pneumothorax' -- subject(s): Pneumothorax
What is it where the lung fails to expand because there is blockage of the air passages or pneumothorax?
In atelectasis, the lung fails to expand because there is a blockage of the air passages or pneumothorax.
What prevention methods are there to avoid a gas embolism?
All divers should receive adequate training in the use of compressed air and a complete evaluation of fitness for diving. People with a medical history of lung cysts or spontaneous collapsed lung (pneumothorax ), and those.
Does asbestos scar lung tissues?
If inhaled, asbestos in air can scar lung tissue.
