Overview
A pneumothorax is a collapsed lung. The condition occurs when air leaks into the space between the lungs and chest wall. A blunt or penetrating chest injury, certain medical procedures, or lung disease can cause a pneumothorax.
Symptoms
Symptoms include shortness of breath.
Treatments
When a pneumothorax is large, a needle or tube is used to remove excess air.
Last Updated: June 13th, 2017
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