Air in the pleural cavity.
Air or gas in chest cavity.
Collection of air or gas in the pleural space between the visceral and parietal pleurae of the lungs.
Collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity, causing the lung to collapse. It may occur spontaneously but usually results from injury to the chest that allows the entrance of air. Symptoms include sudden, sharp chest pain, difficulty in breathing, rapid heart beat, weakness, and low blood pressure. Treatment involves aspiration of the air from the pleural cavity and the administration of oxygen and pain relievers.
Collection of air in the pleural cavity which may result in partial or complete collapse of the lung.
The presence of air in the space between the pleural membranes, the two membranes that cover the lungs and line the chest cavity. Pneumothorax occurs when air leaks into the space from inside a lung. The air can increase pressure on the lung, resulting in a collapsed lung. Traumatic pneumothorax is caused by something puncturing the lung. Spontaneous pneumothorax occurs when air enters the pleural space, the space between the two membranes, without previous trauma to the lungs.
Air in the pleural cavity. Any breach of the lung surface or chest wall allows air to enter the pleural cavity, causing the lung to collapse. The leak can occur without apparent cause, in otherwise healthy people (spontaneous pneumothorax), or result from injuries to the chest {traumatic pneumothorax). In tension pneumothorax a breach in the lung surface acts as a valve, admitting air into the pleural cavity when the patient breathes in but preventing its escape when he breathes out. This air must be let out by surgical incision.
A collection of air in the pleural cavity, into which it has gained entrance by a defect in the lung or a wound in the chest wall. When air enters the chest, the lung immediately collapses towards the centre of the chest; however, air being absorbed from the pleural cavity, the lung expands again within a short time.
A collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity. The gas enters as the result of a perforation through the chest wall (e.g., due to traumatic or iatrogenic injury) or the pleura (e.g., from the rupture of an emphysematous bleb or superficial lung abscess). Some tall slender young men and women suffer repeated episodes of spontaneous pneumothorax.
The accumulation of air or gas within the chest cavity, leading to the collapse of a lung, is referred to as pneumothorax. This condition can arise from an open chest wound that allows the entry of air.
A state where air infiltrates the pleural cavity (the gap between the layers of membrane encasing the lung), leading to a partial or complete collapse of the lung. The air can infiltrate the lung from either the airways or externally from the body.
The primary reason is often the spontaneous rupture of an enlarged alveolus (air sac). This occurrence is more prevalent among men, particularly tall and lean young men without pre-existing lung conditions. Other potential factors include a chest wound that permits air to enter the pleural cavity or a fractured rib that damages the lung beneath it.
The primary indications of pneumothorax encompass chest discomfort or difficulty in breathing, which can fluctuate based on the extent of the pneumothorax. Should air leakage persist, the pneumothorax could escalate, giving rise to a tension pneumothorax. This situation can pose a significant threat to life. It leads to an elevated pressure zone that compresses lung and heart tissues, obstructing the flow of oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart.
Confirmation of diagnosis is accomplished through a chest X-ray. A minor pneumothorax might resolve on its own within several days without intervention. However, a more substantial pneumothorax, especially if linked to an underlying lung condition, could necessitate hospital care. This procedure involves utilizing a chest drain, equipped with a one-way valve, to extract the air, enabling the lung to fully re-expand.
The presence of air or gas in the pleural space, leading to a full or partial lung collapse. Details on its occurrence, causes, and symptoms can be found under spontaneous pneumothorax.