What is pneumothorax?
Q: What is pneumothorax?
A: Pneumothorax is a health problem where air or gas is in the pleural space (the space between the lung and the pleura), causing the lung to collapse.
Q: What is pleura?
A: The pleura is a slim membrane that covers the lungs.
Q: How does a hole in the surface of the lung cause pneumothorax?
A: A hole in the surface of the lung allows air to enter between the pleura and the lung, causing the lung to collapse.
Q: What happens if enough air gets into the pleural space in pneumothorax?
A: If enough air gets into the pleural space, it can also push against other organs or parts in the chest, like the heart or the aorta.
Q: What are the two main types of pneumothorax?
A: The two main types of pneumothorax are a Closed Pneumothorax (Simple Pneumothorax) and an Open Pneumothorax (Complex Pneumothorax).
Q: Is pneumothorax a medical emergency?
A: Yes, pneumothorax is a medical emergency.
Q: What is Simple Pneumothorax?
A: Simple Pneumothorax, also known as Closed Pneumothorax, is one of the two main types of pneumothorax. It occurs when the pleural space is disrupted, but the external environment is not connected to the space.
