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pneumothorax in layman way - dxm
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05-08-2009, 06:20 PM
the collection of air in the space around the lung. is this OK?
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05-08-2009, 08:08 PM
due to leakage of air from the lung?

any suggestions please.
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05-09-2009, 06:50 AM
Pneumothorax:

say air is building up between the lung and the chest. This prevents the lung from expanding. At this point, it could be wise to do some illustration by drawing what you mean to help the pt understand you
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