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Pneumothorax
A pneumothorax is collection of air or gas in the space surrounding the lungs.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 10, 2007
Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax is a collection of air or gas in the chest or pleural space that causes part or all of a lung to collapse. Normally, the pressure in the lungs is greater than the pressure in the pleural space surrounding the lungs.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Pneumothorax (Collapsed Lung)
Pneumothorax (Collapsed Lung)A pneumothorax occurs when air fills thepleural cavity(the space between your lung and chest wall). This can cause all or part of your lung to collapse.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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