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It can result from:
- A penetrating chest wound
- Barotrauma to the lungs
- Spontaneously (most commonly in tall slim young males and in Marfan syndrome)
- Chronic lung pathologies including emphysema, Asthma
- Acute infections
- Acupuncture
- Chronic infections, such as tuberculosis
- Cancer
- Catamenial pneumothorax (due to endometriosis in the chest cavity)1
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumothorax
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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.
With pneumothorax what is the life expectancy?
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.
What is the difference between tension pneumothorax and spontaneous pneumothorax?
tracheal deviation
Are Pleural effusion and pneumothorax are the same thing?
No, they are not the same thing. Pleural effusion is the buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity, while a pneumothorax is the presence of air in the pleural space, which can cause lung collapse.
Do most people recover from pneumothorax?
Most people recover fully from spontaneous pneumothorax
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 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 is a residual pneumothorax?
A residual pneumothorax is the remaining air in the pleural space after an initial pneumothorax has been treated or has resolved. It can occur when the lung fails to fully re-expand, leaving pockets of air that may cause ongoing symptoms or complications. Monitoring and, in some cases, further intervention may be necessary to manage the condition, especially if it leads to respiratory distress or other complications.
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
The difference between pleural effusion and a pneumothorax?
Pneumothorax is the result of an injury where air gets into the chest cavity. It can result from an open wound in the chest, such as by being stabbed, or it can occur from a closed wound such as broken ribs. Tension pneumothorax is the buildup of air in the chest cavity collapses the lung and puts pressure on the heart, which then can't pump blood effectively.
