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Collapsed Lung
Collapsed lung, also known as pneumothorax, is when air gets into the space between the lung and inner wall of the chest. This is a serious condition that needs to be treated by a medical professional. Treatment will vary depending on the severity of the situation, which can be determined by looking at a chest x-ray. Generally speaking, collapsed lungs can be caused by: asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis or trauma to the lungs.
- Tightness in chest
- Ache in chest
- Bluish tint to skin
- Heart beating rapidly
- Rapid breathing
- Difficulty or pain breathing
- Needle or chest tube insertion
- Surgery
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