Pneumothorax
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Pneumothorax Symptoms
Symptoms of pneumothorax include:
Chest pain
:
Pain often described as sharp
Usually located on only one side of the chest
Worsens with a deep breath
Worsens with
coughing
Difficulty breathing
Worsening symptoms of pneumothorax include:
Coughing blood
Faintness
Fainting
Excessive sweating
Rapid pulse
over 120
Rapid breathing over 24
Serious symptoms of pneumothorax include:
Cyanosis
Lips or nailbeds turn blue
Severe
shortness of breath
:
Rib retractions
Nasal flaring
Use of accessory muscles
Low blood pressure
:
Less than 90 systolic (top number)
Confusion
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Related Topics:
Chest pain
Difficulty breathing
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Last Updated: Jul 25, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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