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Pneumothorax

Pneumothorax is the collection of air or gas in the space around the lungs.

Pneumothorax may result from chest trauma, excess pressure on the lungs, or a lung disease such as COPD, asthma, cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis, or whooping cough. In some cases, the cause is unclear.

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MedlinePlus - Pneumothorax