Some symptoms are common with many other health problems and are life threatening too. The main indications for pneumothorax are:
- Unexpected chest pain.
- Breathlessness.
- Severe pain.
- Dry cough.
- Fatigue.
- Low blood pressure.
At Medanta, our doctor will note down the medical and family history of the patients, along with the symptoms and their severity. Following are the means to diagnose the disease:
...At Medanta, our doctor will note down the medical and family history of the patients, along with the symptoms and their severity. Following are the means to diagnose the disease:
If the doctor observes that only a small portion of the lung has collapsed, he may recommend follow-up visits to keep a check on the condition of the lungs. A series of X-rays can help analyse if the air has been absorbed or has not allowed the lung to re-expand. The entire process may take 2- 3 weeks to normalize.
To provide relief from tension pneumothorax, emergency removal of air is performed. A needle with the help of a syringe is inserted inside the chest to remove excess air. The syringe acts as the suction device and pulls out the air.
Cases where chest tube does not relieve pressure, or pneumothorax has reoccurred, corrective surgery may be required. With the help of a small incision, a tiny fiber optic is inserted. The surgeon with the help of a camera looks for openings and blebs, so as to close them.
You should immediately consult a doctor if you begin to experience severe chest pain which does not subside and cough with blood after any form of a chest injury. All these symptoms will be properly taken care of by our medical experts.