Some symptoms of tension pneumothorax include shortness of breath, sharp chest pain, and blue or discolored skin, lips, or nails. Tension pneumothorax is a medical emergency. Tension pneumothorax is a ...

According to a new study, patients with connective tissue disease-associated interstitial disease (CTD-ILD) had significantly higher mortality rates and worse 10-year survival rates than patients who ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The prevalence and incidence of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax among patients with chronic obstructive ...

Background: Idiopathic spontaneous pneumothorax (ISP) results from rupture of blebs, bullas, or diseased alveolar walls. Initiating mechanisms may relate to increased transpulmonary pressure. The ...

Emphysema-specific air trapping is an effective, noninvasive predictor of pneumothorax in patients undergoing bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR), based on new data presented at the American ...

Pneumothorax, commonly called a collapsed lung, can be painful and in certain situations, may be life-threatening. In a healthy body, the lungs are touching the walls of the chest. A pneumothorax ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Pneumothorax' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s) ...

Different types of catheters can be used to perform needle aspiration, and you should be familiar with the specific devices available at your institution. The procedure requires a 16-gauge or 18-gauge ...

Comedian Jeon Yu-seong (76), who was called the 'gag godfather', passed away on the 25th. According to the Korea Broadcasting Comedian Association, Jeon Yu-sung closed his eyes at around 9:05 p.m.