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A Pneumothorax is what is commonly called a collapsed lung. A pneumothorax happens when air enters the space between the rib cage and one of your lungs. The air causes part (or all) of the lung to collapse. (English) Colour
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254296Body Location:
- Lungs, Breathing, and Airways
Diagnosis and Therapy:
- Rehabilitation and Recovery
Disorders and Conditions:
- Lung Diseases
Keywords:
- Lungs,
- Breathing,
- Respiratory,
- Tension,
- Pneumothorax,
- Valve,
- Chest,
- Lung,
- Collapsed ,
- Heimlich
Demographic:
- All
Program:
- Emergency
Format:
FactsheetRevision Date:
October 01, 2013References:
University Hospital, Home care of the Heimlich Valve, 2003 McKesson Clinical reference, Collapsed lung, 2005 Illustration: BD Bard-Parker, Heimlich valveReproduction Rights:
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