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(J93.8) Other pneumothorax
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1 643 826 in individuals diagnosis other pneumothorax confirmed
12 151 deaths with diagnosis other pneumothorax
1% mortality rate associated with the disease other pneumothorax
Diagnosis other pneumothorax is diagnosed Men are 52.31% more likely than Women
1 251 880
Men receive the diagnosis other pneumothorax
7 942 (0.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other pneumothorax
4 209 (1.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other pneumothorax - Men aged 20-24 and Women aged 55-59
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features other pneumothorax
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other pneumothorax - what does this mean
Other pneumothorax occurs when air enters the pleural space between the lung and chest wall, causing the lung to collapse. this can be caused by a number of factors, such as trauma, medical procedures, infections, or diseases of the lung. it is also possible to develop a spontaneous pneumothorax, which occurs without any identifiable cause.
What happens during the disease - other pneumothorax
Other pneumothorax is a condition in which air or gas accumulates in the pleural space outside of the lungs, leading to a decrease in lung capacity and respiratory distress. this can be caused by a variety of factors, including trauma, medical procedures, and certain medical conditions such as copd or lung cancer. in some cases, the cause is unknown. treatment typically involves inserting a chest tube to drain the air or gas from the pleural space and allowing the lung to re-expand. in some cases, surgery may be necessary to repair any underlying damage.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the patient
- X-ray imaging of the chest
- CT scan of the chest
- Ultrasound imaging of the chest
- Blood tests to check for infection
- Pleural fluid analysis
- Thoracentesis
- Bronchoscopy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: Treating Other Pneumothorax
- Identifying the cause of the pneumothorax
- Administering oxygen to the patient
- Inserting a chest tube to remove air from the pleural space
- Performing a pleurodesis procedure to prevent recurrent pneumothorax
- Monitoring the patient's condition and breathing
- Prescribing antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection
- Performing surgery to close the air leak
- Prescribing pain medications to relieve discomfort
15 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other pneumothorax - Prevention
Prevention of other pneumothorax includes avoiding smoking, avoiding exposure to certain occupational hazards such as welding, avoiding high altitudes, and managing any underlying lung diseases. additionally, if pneumothorax is recurrent, pleurodesis or chemical pleurodesis may be considered as a preventive measure.