A collapsed lung occurs if air moves into the space amidst the chest wall as well as the lung. Once air accumulates, the pressure within the pleural space increases and results to the collapse of the lung. The increasing pressure also averts the lung from growing when the individual tries to inhale which results to […]
A collapsed lung or pneumothorax develops if air enters the space amidst the lungs and the chest wall. The air leaks from the lung and produces pressure against it. Take note that this pressure causes the collapse of the lung. The lung might partly or fully collapse which is based on the manner of air
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