What are signs of pneumothorax?

Answer 1

your sex- Men have a higher risk of having a pneumothorax, although some women have certain risk factors (age, ethnicity, sexual activity) that could lead to pneumothorax caused by the the inflammation of the cervix.

smoking- Its the number one cause of spontaneous pneumothorax. The risk increases over how long you have been smoking for (continuous degradation) and how often you smoke.

lung disease- This is fairly obvious because, if you have chronic or temporary lung disease your lung wall is going to be weaker.

history of pneumothorax- if you have had pneumothorax in the past you have a risk of having it again, generally it occurs within 1 or 2 years of the pneumothorax especially if it was small and healed on its own.

Answer 2

There may be no symptoms, particularly in young, fit persons with small pneumothoraces. There may be sudden onset of sharp, stabbing pain and/or difficulty breathing (due to pain or the feeling that a breath cannot be drawn).

Medically speaking, the signs of pneumothorax include deviation of the trachea away from the affected side, reduced air entry sounds on auscultation and reduced expansion on the side of the pneumothorax and hyper-resonance on percussion of the affected lung.

Answer 3

Signs of pneumothorax can include sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, and a feeling of tightness in the chest. Some people may also experience a cough, chest tightness, or bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen. If you suspect a pneumothorax, seek immediate medical attention.