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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is spontaneous pneumothorax?
Leaking of air from the lungs, into the space around the lungs. There is sometimes no clear cause at first (spontaneous pneumothorax). Risk factors include smoking, emphysema, and genetic diseases.
Symptoms of spontaneous pneumothorax
Chest pain when coughing or during deep breathing
Chest pain
Back pain
Feeling breathless
Chest tightness
Left-sided chest pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for spontaneous pneumothorax
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose spontaneous pneumothorax
Do you have a sharp chest pain when you cough or take a deep breath?
Do you have any chest pain?
Do you have back pain?
Are you breathless or having hard time breathing?
Do you have chest tightness?
Treatment for spontaneous pneumothorax
This requires emergency medical care. In mild cases, hospitalization may be required for monitoring and oxygen while the condition recovers by itself. However, in some cases air must be removed - this is done by placing a needle or tube in the chest.
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