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What can cause a pneumothorax?
It can result from:A penetrating chest woundBarotrauma to the lungsSpontaneously (most commonly in tall slim young males and in Marfan syndrome)Chronic lung pathologies including emphysema, asthmaAcute infectionsAcupunctureChronic infections, such as tuberculosisCancerCatamenial pneumothorax (due to endometriosis in the chest cavity)11. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumothorax
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 the difference between tension pneumothorax and spontaneous pneumothorax?
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Do most people recover from pneumothorax?
Most people recover fully from spontaneous pneumothorax
What is the medical term meaning air in the pleural cavity?
pneumothoraxair in the pleural space in medical terms is called pneumothorax. origin- pneuma=air (in greek)pleural space is the space between the visceral pleura and parietal pleura that cover the lungs.it is normally filled with serous fluid.it may be seen in chronic lung pathologies like emphysema,asthma, in acute infections,in pulmonary tuberculosis, mechanical trauma to chest, in marfan's syndrome etc.there may be an open pneumothorax- openeing to the exterior or a closed pneumothorax-air in closed cavity of the pleura.pneumothorax
What is the difference pneumothorax and hemothorax?
A pneumothorax is a pocket of air in the chest cavity, and a hemothorax is a pocket of blood.
A chest wound can introduce air into the intrapleural space a condition known as?
The term that describes the result from an injury that permits air to leak into the intrapleural space is pneumothorax
What ICD-10-CM code is reported for spontaneous pneumothorax?
The ICD-10-CM code for spontaneous pneumothorax is J93.11 for a primary spontaneous pneumothorax and J93.12 for a secondary spontaneous pneumothorax. These codes are used to classify and document the condition in medical records and billing. It is important to specify whether the pneumothorax is primary or secondary for accurate coding and treatment planning.
What are signs of pneumothorax?
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.
What is the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity?
Pneumothorax-presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity.
Air in the thorax?
Pneumothorax
What is needed to assess for pneumothorax resolution?
Assessment for pneumothorax resolution typically involves repeat chest X-rays to evaluate the size and extent of the pneumothorax. A decrease in the size of the pneumothorax or the absence of any air in the pleural space on imaging suggests resolution. Clinical evaluation, such as monitoring for resolution of symptoms and signs like chest pain and shortness of breath, is also important in assessing pneumothorax resolution.
