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This is a pneumothorax or collapsed lung. It is generally brought on by a puncture in the chest that allows air into the chest cavity outside the lung. As the diaphragm expands, air is drawn in through the hole in the chest wall, and the lung will not fully expand. After a short period and continued respiration, the lung will not be able to inflate. Gas exchange will then be seriously reduced or not occur at all, and the victim willl rapidly begin to suffocate. Use the link below for more information.

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