Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax occurs when air collects in the space around a lung and can cause sudden chest pain or breathlessness.
About this condition
Understanding Pneumothorax
The presentation and severity of pneumothorax can vary. Assessment may include the history and examination together with appropriate chest imaging. Some cases require urgent treatment, while management depends on the size, symptoms, cause and the individual clinical situation.
What may be assessed
- Sudden chest pain, breathlessness or other relevant symptoms
- Review of clinical history and possible causes or risk factors
- Chest imaging when clinically indicated to confirm or assess the pneumothorax
- Urgent treatment, observation or specialist referral depending on severity and clinical findings
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