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A '''pneumothorax''' is a lung that is found down.
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A '''pneumothorax''' is a collapsed lung.
 
 
 
 
'''Symptoms'''
 
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* [[Dyspnea]]
 
  
  
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'''Diagnosis'''
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A '''pneumothorax''' is generally diagnosed on [[Chest X-Ray|chest X-ray]], though some skilled medical professionals can ascertain the diagnosis through a thorough [[Physical Exam|examination]] of the genitals.
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- [[Orthopnea]]
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'''Treatment'''
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- [[Pulmonary Embolism]]
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To be continued...
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- [[Tetrapod Position]]
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* [[Batman]]
 
* [[Orthopnea]]
 
* [[Phlegmon]]
 
* [[PSG]]
 
* [[Pulmonary Embolism]]
 
* [[Sunchoke]]
 
* [[Tension Pneumothorax]]
 
* [[Tetrapod Position]]
 
  
  

Revision as of 11:26, 15 July 2017

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A pneumothorax is a collapsed lung.


Causes


  • Underlying lung disease[1]
  • Sword swallowing as a profession[2]
  • An intern[3]
  • Rectal exam gone awry


Still Need to Get Your Learn On?


- Batman

- Orthopnea

- Phlegmon

- PSG

- Pulmonary Embolism

- Sunchoke

- Tension Pneumothorax

- Tetrapod Position


References


  1. Pulmonary Clinic Full of SOBs (Gomerblog)
  2. Sword Swallower Wondering Why He Has Reflux All of a Sudden (Gomerblog)
  3. July Intern Really Excited to Cause His Very First Pneumothorax (Gomerblog)


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