|
Alternate Name(s): <p>Air around the lung; Air outside the lung</p> ... Pneumothorax may result from chest trauma, excessive pressure on the lungs, or an underlying lung disease such as COPD , asthma , cystic fibrosis , tuberculosis , and whooping cough . In some cases, the cause is unclear. See also spontaneous ...
|
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000087.htm#Cau...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000087.htm#Causes,%20incidence,%20and%20risk%20factors
|
|
|
Under normal conditions, the pressure in the pleural space, the area around the lungs, is lower than the pressure inside the lungs. However, if air is able to enter the pleural space, the pressure outside the lungs becomes too great, causin...
http://respiratory-lung.health-cares.net/pneumothorax-c...
|
|
|
Read about pneumothorax (collapsed lung), causes, symptoms such as sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, cough, and fatigue. ... What causes a pneumothorax?
|
www.medicinenet.com/pneumothorax/article.htm
www.medicinenet.com/pneumothorax/article.htm
|
|
|
Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Pneumothorax) that could possibly cause Pneumothorax includes: Punctured lung Lung injury Fractured rib Penetrating chest injury Excessive...
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/pneumothorax/causes.htm
|
|
|
Underlying Conditions of Pneumothorax including causal conditions, associated conditions, and misdiagnosis of overlooked causes. ... Diseases » Pneumothorax » Underlying Causes...
|
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/pneumothorax/underly.htm
www.wrongdiagnosis.com/p/pneumothorax/underly.htm
|
|
|
Pneumothorax — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of a collapsed lung. ... There are several types of pneumothorax, defined according to what causes them:
|
www.mayoclinic.com/health/pneumothorax/DS00943/DSECTION...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/pneumothorax/DS00943/DSECTION=causes
|
|
Read about collapsed lung (pneumothorax) causes and risk factors like smoking, drug abuse, fractured rib, or penetrating trauma from a bullet, knife, or other sharp object. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention information is also provided. ... In a simple pneumothorax, there is usually only ... Shingles Causes...
|
www.emedicinehealth.com/collapsed_lung/article_em.htm
|
|
Definition of Pneumothorax: ... Pneumothorax is the collection of air or gas in the space around the lungs ... Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
|
www.umm.edu/ency/article/000087.htm
|
|
Causes of Pneumothorax: An up-to-date look at the pathophysiology, management, and prevention of pneumothorax in perioperative settings. ... Primary spontaneous pneumothorax occurs more often in smokers and patients with Marfanoid habitus. The common causes of secondary pneumothorax are summarized in Table 1 .
|
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/583492_3
|
|
