Collapsed Lung Symptoms

COLLAPSED LUNG

DESCRIPTION

A collapsed lung occurs when air escapes from the lung. The air then fills the space outside of the lung between the lung and chest wall. This buildup of air puts pressure on the lung, so it cannot expand as much as it normally does when you take a breath

Symptoms –

Chest or shoulder pain

Chest tightness

Nasal flaring

Bluish color skin

Chest tightness

Fainting

Easy fatigue

Abnormal breathing

Rapid heart rate

Shock and collapse

Risk factors –

Chest injury

Lung disease

Ruptured air blisters

Mechanical ventilation

Diagnosis and test –

Chest X-rays

Computerized tomography scan

Treatment –

Needle aspiration

Chest tube insertion

Surgery