Pneumothorax

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Pneumothorax

Collapsed lung, also called pneumothorax, occurs when air escapes the lung, filling the space between the lung and the chest wall, preventing expansion of the affected lung.

Disease information
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Department: Internal Medicine

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Chest pain 70
Breathing problems 70
Pale skin 70
Cyanosis 70
Fatigue 70
Tachycardia 70
Collapsed lung 100

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Physical examination
  • Chest listening
  • Thorax percussion
  • ECG
  • Urgent Echo
  • X-ray chest
  • Differential diagnosis

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

Additional treatments: