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pneumothorax
air 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.
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