Pneumothorax

A pneumothorax is a collapsed lung.

Symptoms

Causes

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

Diagnosis

A pneumothorax is generally diagnosed on chest X-ray, though some skilled medical professionals can ascertain the diagnosis through a thorough examination of the genitals.

Treatment

To be continued...

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[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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