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• What is Pneumothorax? A medical condition where air collects in the pleural space, outside the lungs, leading to lung collapse.
• Lung Anatomy Simplified: From trachea to alveoli, learn how air travels in the lungs and the role of the pleura in protecting the lungs.
• Types of Pneumothorax: Discover the differences between spontaneous, traumatic, and tension pneumothorax, including their causes and visual features.
• Primary vs. Secondary Pneumothorax: Learn how risk factors like smoking, tall thin body, COPD, tuberculosis, and sarcoidosis contribute to pneumothorax.
• Traumatic Pneumothorax Explained: Understand how rib fractures, stab wounds, and medical procedures can cause air leaks into the chest cavity.
• Tension Pneumothorax Emergency: Find out how this life-threatening condition traps air under pressure, leading to lung collapse and mediastinal shift.
• Symptoms and Diagnosis: Spot key pneumothorax symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and cyanosis, and review diagnostic methods including imaging and ultrasound.
• Treatment Options: Review treatments for pneumothorax, from needle aspiration to chest tube insertion, surgical interventions, and pain management strategies.