Question

Which of the following statements describes the conditions of a pneumothorax? View Available Hint(s) Which of the following statements describes the conditions of a pneumothorax? The intrapulmonary pressure equalizes to atmospheric pressure. Both lungs partially or completely collapse. The intrapleural pressure decreases. The presence of air in the pleural cavity.

Answer 1

Answer:

The presence of air in the pleural cavity

Explanation:

A pneumothorax occurs when air builds up between the lung and the chest wall. In consequence, pneumothorax occurs when air gets into the pleural cavity (i.e., the space between the lung and the chest wall) and causes a fully and/or partially collapsed lung. Some of the most common symptoms of pneumothorax include shortness of breath (respiratory distress), rapid breathing, rapid heart rate, fatigue, agitation, dry cough, etc. Pneumothorax can be caused by a chest injury, an accident during a medical procedure, damage from underlying lung diseases, etc.