Traumatic Pneumothorax
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Traumatic Pneumothorax Symptoms
Symptoms of a traumatic
pneumothorax
include:
Difficulty breathing
Signs of severe
difficulty breathing
:
Rib retractions
Nasal flaring
Use of accessory muscles
Chest pain
:
Usually sharp
May worsen while
coughing
May worsen while taking a deep breath
Cough
Coughing up blood
Excessive sweating
Faintness
Fainting
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Last Updated: Aug 13, 2008
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